Sham 69
Bio
Sham 69 are an English punk rock band that formed in Hersham in Surrey in 1975. They changed their musical direction after seeing the Sex Pistols play live in early 1976. They were one of the most successful punk bands in the United Kingdom, achieving five top 20 singles, including "If the Kids Are United" and "Hurry Up Harry". The group's popularity saw them perform on the BBC’s Top of the Pops, and they appeared in the rockumentary film D.O.A.. The original unit broke up in 1980, with frontman Jimmy Pursey moving on to pursue a solo career.
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Releases (10)
Soapy Water and Mr Marmalade(2023)- Soapy Water and Mister Marmalade, The A Files, Direct Action Day 21(2019)
- Borstal Breakout - Live in Concert(2017)
- United (Live)(2011)
- Borstal Breakout - The Complete Sham 69 Live(2010)
- The Adventures of Sham 69 Hersham Boys(2008)
- Live at CBGB's 1988(2008)
- Live and Loud!!: Official Bootleg(2008)
- Western Culture(2007)
- The Complete Collection(2004)