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. The rough, forceful qualities of Staple's voice ensured he wasn't a lead singer in many of his bands, but his strong personality and charisma made him a valuable presence in all of his projects, and his toasting was always potent and rootsy. Outside of his work with the Specials and Fun Boy Three, Staple is best heard on his 2004 solo effort The Rude Boy Returns and 2017's ...