Number one single inspires Harrogate gallery's link-up with celebrated musician and artist
An independent Harrogate gallery has linked up with a member of The Specials for art offer to coincide with the anniversary of a number one hit single.
To mark the month in 1980 when the legendary ska band reached No.1 in the UK charts for the first time with Too Much Too Young, RedHouse Gallery in Harrogate has linked up with Horace Panter.
Bass player with The Specials and a renowned artist, to celebrate 46 years since The Specials reached the top spot, Panter has transformed his signature Pop Art motif into a cassette tape painting.
One of The Specials’ most famous songs, when The Specials played the song on Top Of The Pops, the BBC cut the final line “try wearing a cap” from the segment, highlighting how broadcasters were nervously navigating frontman Terry Hall’s razor‑sharp lyrics and frank social commentary.
Located at 15 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate, RedHouse Gallery’s offer for John Panter’s Too Much Too Young includes a Timed Edition and an original painting.
A unique and sentimental composition, this unique Cassette Painting also includes the iconic Island Records logo and the band’s Basing Street Studios address.
Each individual print will be signed by the artist and numbered in pencil.
The edition size will be determined by orders placed between now and Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Established initially online, RedHouse Gallery opened its physical gallery in 2010.
It is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday by appointment
To order online, visit: https://www.redhouseoriginals.com/shop/pop-shop/prints-posters/much-too-young-time-edition