Ska On German TV

Musikladen was a monthly rock and pop show in German TV as the replacement of the legendary Beat Club. The concept was a unique mixture of new sounds and chart music. I still remember one episode when they introduced in 1980 the newest sound from London. I've never heard the sound of Ska before and was suddenly infected. Not only the sound was new to me also the outfit of the band was strange and new. While most of us wore worn out jeans and t-shirts young lads appeared in sharp suits, ties and hats. The music of The Specials and Madness was pioneering and opened our ears to many other music.