In the late '70s, a number of young British bands began reviving the sound of original ska, adding a nervous punk edge to the skittish rhythms. The Ska Revivalists were among the only bands of the era to feature racially integrated lineups, which was a bold political statement for the time. Throughout the early '80s, ska revival bands were very popular in the U.K. The groups didn't make much headway in the States until 1982 and 1983.

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