The Rolling Stones to be supported by The Specials at Midland show

The Coventry ska icons will feature as special guests for the Stones when they play The Specials' hometown of Coventry.

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Speaking ahead of the show, Specials' vocalist and guitarist Lynval Golding described Keith Richards as his 'guitar hero'.

“I went to school in Gloucester and was very aware that Brian Jones was a local hero from Cheltenham although I never got to see him play," said Lynval.

"I did, however, get to go to Hyde Park for what turned out to be a memorial for him.

"Years later in New York, I was introduced to my guitar hero Keith Richards by Dave Jordan.

"Keith brought me a bag of guitar effects and I was so in awe that I couldn’t speak about all the things I wanted to - Brian, Hyde Park, how The Stones had influenced me, I couldn’t even say thank you for the effects pedals.

"Years later, this little black kid now gets to share the stage in what became his home town of Coventry with the legends that are The Stones. Funny old life.”

The Stones, supported by The Specials, will play the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, June 2.

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