Neville Staple | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Neville Eugenton Staple |
Born | Manchester Parish, Jamaica | 11 April 1955
Origin | Coventry, England |
Genres | 2 Tone, ska, new wave |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, percussion, trumpet |
Years active | 1977–present |
Labels | 2 Tone, Chrysalis, Cleopatra[1] |
Website | www |
Neville Eugenton Staple (born 11 April 1955), sometimes credited as Neville Staples,[2] is a Jamaican-born English singer, known for his work with the 2-tone ska band the Specials, the pop group Fun Boy Three, as well as with his own group, the Neville Staple Band. He also performed with Ranking Roger in the supergroup Special Beat.[3]