The Selecter formed in Coventry in 1979 and spearheaded the “Two Tone” movement along with The Specials, Madness & The Beat.

Fronted by singer Pauline Black, the band first hit the airwaves with the classic top ten hit On My Radio in November 1979.

This was followed in 1980 with the release of their album Too Much Pressure on the 2-Tone label.

During 1980, The Selecter enjoyed more hit singles with Three Minute Hero, Missing Words and The Whisper.

During this period, the band appeared in the cult film Dance Craze, performing four songs, which also feature on the best selling album of the same title.

The band returned to the studio to record their critically acclaimed second album Celebrate the Bullet.

The Selecter then split at the height of their popularity in 1981.

The Selecter reformed in 1991 with original singer Pauline Black.

Since then The Selecter regularly tour in the USA, Canada, Japan & throughout Europe.

In 1997 The Selecter toured the USA on their own headlining tour, and supporting 'No Doubt' around the Stadium/Arena circuit.