"I was deeply saddened to hear about Terry Hall's passing on Sunday. @SugaryStaple was called as we arrived in Egypt. We knew Terry had been unwell but didn't realise how serious until recently. We had only just confirmed some 2023 joint music agreements together. This has hit me pic.twitter.com/sHNMJIwPII
— From THE SPECIALS Neville Staple (@NevilleStaple) December 19, 2022
RIP Terry. ☹️….. so sad https://t.co/Wgnqt7qJjI
— nigel godrich (@nigelgod) December 19, 2022
Sad to receive the news of Terry Hall’s passing last night from Lynval Golding. Terry’s voice was the perfect instrument for the true and necessary songs on “The Specials”. That honesty is heard in so many of his songs in joy and sorrow. My condolences to his family and friends.
— Elvis Costello (@ElvisCostello) December 20, 2022
This is very very sad news
— Geoff Barrow (@jetfury) December 20, 2022
Only if we had the conscious humour & intelligence in popular music today that #terryhall brought in his lyrics to us all back then.
It’s time to put the specials where they belong as one of the greatest British bands ever. #ripterryhall https://t.co/Ghrh2o0uPj
"My name's Terry, and I'm going to enjoy myself first." Possibly the funniest line on any record ever. Goodbye Terry Hall, rotten news to come home to.
— bob stanley (@rocking_bob) December 20, 2022
Very sad to hear about Terry Hall! Absolutely loved him as an artist. Sad day! #thespecials
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 19, 2022
just heard that terry hall of the specials died today. i didn’t know him, but we met briefly, in ‘96. when i asked what he was up to, he said he had written an album of love songs for his girl, but she just left him so he was going back + changing all the major chords to minor pic.twitter.com/c6HRrCFyxQ
— Matt Sharp (@_mattsharp) December 20, 2022
Terry Hall, such sad news. Thanks for the songs and for singing them the way you did. And thanks for the time you came by Monorail sent there by your son. I think I told you I was a fan, I hope I did. pic.twitter.com/tmEQf1I2Ej
— the pastels (@pastels_the) December 20, 2022
Thank you Terry Hall. Thank you @thespecials. pic.twitter.com/tWBWYmOkFz
— Less Than Jake (@LessThanJake) December 20, 2022
Very very sad to hear about Terry Hall. Truly one of the greats. A musical hero
— Badly Drawn Boy (@badly_drawn_boy) December 19, 2022
Terribly sad to hear the news about Terry Hall. Timeless classics. #RIP #terryhall https://t.co/X2GGBwxibs
— superchunk (@superchunk) December 20, 2022
Such a huge loss RIP https://t.co/VSGVW7W9HB
— Dreadzone (@dreadzonemusic) December 19, 2022
Goes without saying but thanks Terry Hall for all the music, inspiration, and being kind to us when we were starting out. So sad. Thoughts with family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/eHdBCOTou7
— The Coral (@thecoralband) December 20, 2022
Goodnight Terry.
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) December 19, 2022
A true genius - it was an honour to consider him a friend x x pic.twitter.com/0fck1Q176p
At 11 I suddenly wanted a Harrington with red tartan lining, a Fred Perry shirt, black sta prest, white socks and black loafers with tassles, all because this mans music had swept through my school like Elvis in ‘56. Those 2 @thespecials albums are pure genius. RIP Terry Hall
— Andy Bell (@Andybebop) December 20, 2022
Sending love and light to the family friends and fans of the legendary Terry Hall! Rest In Peace rudeboy! https://t.co/Ae6j4d9wAI
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) December 19, 2022