Watch The Specials’ Lynval Golding’s message for No Doubt before they took to the stage at Coachella 2024

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The Specials‘ Lynval Golding delivered a speech about No Doubt backstage at Coachella 2024 ahead of the band’s reunion show at the festival – watch it below.The group played their first live gig since 2015 at the Indio, California event last Saturday (April 13), where they brought out Olivia Rodrigo to perform ‘Bathwater’ alongside frontwoman Gwen Stefani.Prior to the career-spanning, 16-song set, Golding gave an encouraging message to the camera about Stefani and co’s long-awaited return. “I can tell you one thing, right,” the musician began. “I know exactly how they’re feeling right now.”He continued by explaining that it had previously taken him five years to get The Specials back together, adding: “And my God, what an emotional time that was.

When we hit the stage that first night, it was incredible.“So I know when these guys go on the tears are gonna be falling through happiness and joy and love.

And I just wish them so well – it’s gonna be a killer night. The guys… wow! What can I say? So pleased to be here tonight celebrating with them.”Our first gig together in 9 years!

Legend @lynvalgolding of @thespecials shares some profound and heartfelt words before we hit the stage at @coachella Weekend One. #Coachella #Coachella2024 pic.twitter.com/hoNH8vWLL5— No Doubt (@nodoubt) April 18, 2024Golding signed off by sending his “love and respect” to No Doubt – whose material blends ska with rock, punk, reggae and pop.