Neville Eugenton Staple, sometimes credited as Neville Staples, is a Jamaican-born English singer, known for his work with the 2 Tone ska band the Specials, as well as with his own group, the Neville Staple Band. He also performed with Ranking Roger in the supergroup Special Beat.
Why did Neville Staple leave the specials?
He finally left The Specials in 2012 due to health concerns. Now fronting his own band, The Neville Staple Band, he is coming to Nottingham to deliver a special Rude Boy gig.
In April 2009, Neville Staple set out on a reunion tour with The Specials. The same month also saw the launch of his biography Original Rude Boy.
The book covers Neville’s involvement with the 1970s sound system scene and his childhood in Jamaica. It documents how a chance encounter with Jerry Dammers and The Specials led to his involvement in the band and also Fun Boy Three.