Jerry Dammers, The Specials, and The Selecter black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: 51 Albany Road The birthplace of 2-Tone The ska phenomenon was created here by Jerry Dammers, The Specials and The Selecter It also served as the HQ for the iconic 2-Tone Record label Recorded plaque organisation: 2-Tone Trail.

Jerry Dammers, along with bands The Specials and The Selecter, pioneered the 2-Tone ska revival in the UK during the late 1970s, blending Jamaican ska rhythms with punk energy to address social issues and promote racial unity. This Albany Road location served as the birthplace of this cultural movement and headquarters for the influential 2-Tone Records label.