Neville Staple

As a member of the Specials, Neville Staple helped launch the U.K. ska revival of the '80s, and went on to a long career as a vocalist and toaster, making an impression on both the ska and rock communities. Staple was born in Christiana, Manchester, Jamaica on April 11, 1955. His family left Jamaica for England when he was five, first moving to Rugby, Warwickshire before settling in Coventry. Staple became part of the local sound system scene, and led a crew known as Jah Baddis. He was also a frequent presence at Coventry's Locarno Ballroom, where he struck up a friendship wit...