The Bands of Ska

The bands of ska have gone through a lot of changes throughout the movement. The first ska bands were made up completely of Jamaican natives. Some of the first integrated ska bands were known as The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, and The Selecters. Today, bands like The Pilfers, The Adjusters, and The Slackers continue the message of the roots of ska. Many bands are successful within the formulas of ska if not the original message, such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, and Reel Big Fish. These bands draw a wide variety of people to their shows, including those who consider themselves bohemians, hippies, and punks. Ska shows are known to be havens of open mindedness to this day.