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Rude Boys - The Ska Revival Story

Rude Boys - The Ska Revival Story

By: Inception Point Ai
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 From painted heads to papal moons, Bad Manners brought beautiful chaos to the British ska revival while spending an astonishing 111 weeks on the UK charts. This three-part series follows Buster Bloodvessel and his North London schoolmates from Woodberry Down classrooms to two-tone legend status, exploring how the band's outrageous antics got them banned from television yet cemented their place as one of ska's most beloved and enduring acts.Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai
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  • Rude Boys: Buster's Reign of Beautiful Chaos

    Rude Boys: Buster's Reign of Beautiful Chaos
    Feb 18 2026
    Discover the untamed legend of Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners' larger-than-life frontman who painted his head red for Top of the Pops, allegedly mooned the Pope on Italian television, and turned joyful chaos into an art form. This episode explores how breaking institutional rules while building genuine human connection made Buster an unforgettable icon of the ska revival.

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    18 mins
  • Rude Boys: Woodberry Down's Unlikely Ska Heroes

    Rude Boys: Woodberry Down's Unlikely Ska Heroes
    Feb 18 2026
    Discover how Bad Manners went from Woodberry Down Comprehensive School friends to ska revival legends with 111 weeks on the UK charts. This episode explores the band's 1976 origins, the punk movement's influence on working-class North London teenagers, and how Buster Bloodvessel and eight schoolmates rode the 2 Tone wave alongside The Specials and Madness—prioritizing pure joy over pretension.

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    13 mins
  • Rude Boys: The Revival That Never Ended

    Rude Boys: The Revival That Never Ended
    Feb 18 2026
    Discover the remarkable story of Bad Manners, the ska band that refused to let the party end. From their 1987 breakup to their 1988 reformation and nearly 50 years of continuous touring, explore how authentic friendships forged at Woodberry Down school and an unwavering commitment to pure joy helped this two-tone era band outlast trends, industry changes, and the fading spotlight.

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    15 mins
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