What is the best ska band of all time?

From the dancehalls of 1960s Kingston to the packed venues of the 2-Tone revival and the third-wave explosion, ska has proven itself one of music's most infectious and enduring genres. Whether you love the brass-heavy originals, the sharp-suited British revival, or the high-energy punk-ska fusion, there's no shortage of legendary acts to choose from. Which band made ska their own in a way no one else could match?

1. 1
   The Skatalites

   Jamaican ska pioneers who defined the original ska sound in the 1960s
2. 2
   Madness

   British 2-Tone ska band known for "Our House" and "One Step Beyond"
3. 3
   The Specials

   British 2-Tone ska revival band, known for "Ghost Town"
4. 4
   The Selecter

   British 2-Tone ska band fronted by Pauline Black
5. 5
   The English Beat

   British ska band known for energetic live shows and pop-ska sound
6. 6
   Bad Manners

   British ska band known for their humorous style and "Lip Up Fatty"
7. 7
   Fishbone

   American ska-punk band known for blending ska, punk, funk, and metal
8. 8
   Reel Big Fish

   American third-wave ska band known for "Sell Out"
9. 9
   Less Than Jake

   American ska-punk band from Gainesville, Florida
10. 10
    Toots and the Maytals

    Jamaican band who helped define early ska and reggae
11. 11
    Mighty Mighty Bosstones

    Boston ska-punk pioneers, known for "The Impression That I Get"
12. 12
    Operation Ivy

    Influential ska-punk band from the Bay Area
13. 13
    Desmond Dekker & The Aces

    Jamaican ska and reggae artist who achieved international success
14. 14
    Streetlight Manifesto

    New Jersey ska-punk band known for intricate arrangements
15. 15
    Sublime

    Long Beach ska-punk band famous for "What I Got" and "Santeria"