The Two Tone Story: The story of the 2 Tone record label and the birth of British ska

"The Two Tone Story" - available for the first time in over 30 years!1979. The dawning of a new era. The 2 Tone era. An era that was to see good old black and white dance music walk all over the colourful circus of pretty faces that rock n' roll had become. This is the story of the rise and fall of 2 Tone and British Ska. Complete with full discography, The Two Tone Story takes you back to the days when bands like The Specials, Madness, The Bodysnatchers, The Selecter and The Beat led the way onto the nation's dancefloors. Prepare to party!About the AuthorGeorge Marshall is best known for his work with the ska fanzine Zoot! and the skinhead newspaper Skinhead Times. His love of 2 Tone began in 1979 and has now lasted over 40 years. He has also written a book called Total Madness about one time 2 Tone label signing, Madness, and several over books about the skinhead cult. He is currently working on a new book called Lollipop: Ska 1964 (ETA July 2026). Read more