The Specials, Coventry Canal Basin, 1979 (Album Cover), photographed by Chalkie Davies.
Chalkie Davies

The Specials, Coventry Canal Basin, 1979 (Album Cover)

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Elvis Costello, who produced The Specials' first album, suggested Chalkie Davies to Jerry Dammers for the sleeve. Dammers had the location ready, the Canal Basin in Coventry, and cited The Who's My Generation as a reference.

The band was photographed from above. Only ten frames were made of this pose. For the sleeve the members were cut out with scissors and placed on white. This is the original, uncut photograph. "Seven very individual people, and one of the best bands I ever worked with."

Photograph by Chalkie Davies. Available as a print signed by the artist. Sizes, edition details and price on request.

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Chalkie Davies
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The Specials, Coventry Canal Basin, 1979 (Album Cover)
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Chalkie Davies

From the last night of Ziggy Stardust to The Specials' first album, Chalkie Davies photographed the musicians who shaped British music in the 1970s and 1980s, for the NME, The Face and Rolling Stone.

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