Research Into Ska

Ska music origniated in Jamacia in the late 1950s and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae, which combined elements of Carribbean mento and Calypso, with American Jazz and Rhythm and Blues.

In the early 1960s this music became popular with British Mods and later many skinheads and the English 2 Tone came about in 1970s.

2 Tone started in the areas of conventry and was a fusion of Jamican Ska Rhythms and melodies with punk rock's more aggressive guitar chords and lyrics. This style of Ska had a faster tempo, fuller instruments and a harder edge.
One of the most effective 2 Tone bands were Madness bringing 2 Tone to the mainstream, with The Specials and The Selecter coming after them.