John 'Brad' Bradbury - A Tribute

[@steveedwards5618]

How blessed he was to be part of UK ska culture

[@neilhalley8897]

The unique sound of his drums. Legend

[@oddespenjenssen2236]

What can I say? He was just fantastic!

[@ausencia63]

A lovely tribute. I was so saddened to hear of Brad's passing. The Specials were and are still a big part of my life and musical experience. Gone but not forgotten, sleep tight JB x

[@carol-anneturner8062]

Miss you still. Best brother in law, good friend, funny, kind man.

[@brendanclarke8393]

Lovely brilliant this is ska 🙏

[@ingsoc9066]

instantly recognizable sound. Brad's left his mark on music...a fitting tribute

[@sulladrum]

What great and unique drumming style. I’ve never been able to replicate it. . He had a style like no other

[@tonyska]

Great tribute to a great drummer and top fella.

[@kameronnaeole7680]

One of the most criminally underrated drummers

[@ajl896]

He wasn't just a drummer, he was an artist - the best, bar none. I was out celebrating my birthday when I found out that he'd passed away the day before, I didn't feel like celebrating after that - 'idol' doesn't even come close. Continue to rest in peace, Brad, you were a one-off.

[@leekirkman5434]

Best drummer in the world you will be sadly missed R I P

[@clarencethecat1642]

R.I.P Bradders thankyou

[@shanejohnson7603]

If it wasn't for JB I wouldn't be playing drums at all...the 1st song i heard was "It doesn't make it alright" and I grew up surrounded by the Who and the Clash and Bob Dylan...I was 10 years old and that was it...He defined that Sound by mixing bits of northern soul and Reggae... and in the process trademarking that Specials sound...with his timbale like rimshots fused together with powerhouse toms...I was gutted when he passed... and as much as I love the specials... they haven't been the same since John died...proving that he was simply irreplaceable...R.I.P J.B.🥁

[@skatrain007]

I agree Shane. I was a little ska/reggae drummer in the seventies/early eighties and I learned a lot from him. You can hire a few good drummers but they can't replace John Bradbury,

[@mrska1]

So sad.... Top Man Brad..... thanks for all the tunes and the skanking youve provided me.... Stay Rude... Rude Boy... xx

[@jasonlevine1990]

One of the greatest drummers ever… boy could he play… but as long as we have the music he is never gone…

[@jasonrushton5991]

Rest In Peace M8! Thank you for all you done musically in my childhood!

[@harveysmith100]

Just "Thank You for everything."

[@pablowalsh6703]

BIG respect to ya for doin' this for JB, bulletproof drummer ,the specials are a once in a universe creation, 8pc be with you john!

[@OriginalSkaMan]

No words ❤

[@trundlepuppy]

the most genuine musician i ever met, top man!

[@alan2791]

A beautiful tribute Mick. Thanks mate x

[@malcolmcog]

RIP John, you were a great programmer in my team at CFL in Coventry

[@VespaT5]

I just adore the sound of John's drums. Wish I could do it.

[@mickjennermovies]

You are still a huge talent Neol

[@VespaT5]

mickjennermovies I agree with what you say Mick, that Neol is a great guitarist, unfortunately I'm not that Neol. Sorry but thanks on behalf of that Neol. 😀

[@mickjennermovies]

lol, i do beg your pardon Neol, very unusual name and a big coincidence that I now know two of you :-)

[@wk4max]

RIP J.B 😥

[@MrBongoagogo]

r,i,p john prince rimshot bradbury one of most soild ska drummer that there was.

[@johnnyb8825]

Man that guy could drum!

[@heink6205]

RIP Johnny

[@malcolmcog]

I worked with John at a software company in Coventry in 1987 , Once I said 'are you any relation of the that guy in the Specials' he said no ! But he did take me to a shop in /coventry that sold discount Doc Martens and got me a really cheap pair of cherry red Docs !

[@skatrain007]

I was actually quite flabbergasted that Lynval, Terry and Horace continued playing in the Specials without John Bradbury. John was so important to the Specials sound. His rimshot playing belonged to the sound of the Specials and will be missed . There's no drummer who can replace him.

[@samsara3694]

John use to work on the reggae and punk section of the Coventry Virgin record store. Every time I rushed down their to buy the latest punk 45 he'd lovingly sneer and try to ply me reggae :-). Always seemed a sweet guy.

[@mindrolling24]

Drums and base are key to Ska. Top bloke x

[@carmelandjohncoles]

top fella will be sadly missed by ska fans, Coventry music museum. but most of all Two Tone.

[@gznyc]

Beautiful tribute.

[@bikerdretje]

Thanks

[@nick147]

Remember 79

[@StrictlyRockersRecords]

this is nice

[@cnoc500]

RiP John.

[@briggaskin]

R.I.P. sock it to em jb

[@josei.pallardocalatayud1286]

Better than Sly Dunbar!!! The great Brad always in our hearts!!!

[@seanscott5180]

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