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Bad Manners

Ska / Two-Tone·other·established·United Kingdom
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LISTENERS
400
YT SUBS
2.1M
CHAMPIONS
0

Bad Manners are an English ska/two-tone band formed in 1976 in Stoke Newington, North London, fronted by the distinctive Buster Bloodvessel, and prominent in the late-1970s/1980s 2-Tone ska revival. Known for songs like 'Lip Up Fatty,' 'Special Brew,' and 'My Girl Lollipop,' they remained closely associated with (though not formally signed to) 2 Tone Records and continue performing live, including a confirmed 2022 Brighton show.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Contributed to 2 Tone Records' 'Dance Craze' compilation
  • Continued live performances into 2022 (Brighton show)
  • Known for enduring ska anthems 'Lip Up Fatty,' 'Special Brew,' and 'My Girl Lollipop'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Bad Manners underrated?

Bad Manners has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 6 out of 100. they have notable achievements including contributed to 2 tone records' 'dance craze' compilation.

Q:What genre is Bad Manners?

Bad Manners works in Ska / Two-Tone originating from United Kingdom (North London). As a other artist at the "established" level, Bad Manners has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Ska scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Bad Manners have?

Bad Manners has approximately 400 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 2.1M YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Bad Manners?

Fans of Bad Manners often also enjoy Madness, Toots and the Maytals, The Selecter, The Beat, The Specials. These artists share common ground in the Ska space and/or the United Kingdom other scene. If you appreciate Bad Manners's approach to ska / two-tone, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Bad Manners more famous?

With a Gap Score of 6/100, Bad Manners's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 400 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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