Sham 69, The Damned, Joy Division and Black Flag, to name a few. Jimmy Pursey, founder member and singer with. Their first single, 'I Don't Wanna', produced by John Cale (formerly of Velvet Underground) was released on Step Forward Records in '77, its success prompted Polydor Records to sign them up. With over 12 line up changes since Punk pundits worldwide have sited this change to be the best yet with the sincerest force since the days of 77 Punk. We Love 77 - an exhibition of 77 paintings by artist duo Sardine. Sham 69 (Original 1977 Line-Up) Formed in Hersham in 1975, Sham 69 became one of London's must-go-see bands. According to the site, the initial lineup is as follows: Rancid Nofx Pennywise Sham 69 (original ‘77 lineup) The Adicts Hepcat Hot. The New York-based music blog is also claiming to have the scoop on who else will be playing this year’s Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival. On the Bass guitar we have John Woodward who was a feature on Bass in the Mod band Long Tall Shorty as well as the known Oi band The Gonads. These shows will feature the classic 1977-1979 band lineup. Line-up: Sham 69 Original 1977 Line-up + Criminal Mind + Mick OToole + Dirt Royal + Rotten Foxes + Disruptive Influence + Hazard + Face Up + Delinquents + more TBC. On Lead Guitar we have Al Campbell who joined the band in 2009, he has a pristine pedigree in Punk after serving 13 years with UK SUBS and playing with both Marky Ramone and Jayne County and the Electric Chairs. Sham 69 - Original 1977 line-up - headline the One Faith Punk Festival showcasing the best new punk bands in the UK. The band currently features along with Tim V, the bands longest serving drummer at 30 years behind the kit for SHAM 69. Tim V’s reign saw him take the band from its lowest point to get it touring worldwide with 3 successful selling albums along with World Tours and major festivals…and he has clocked up more shows than any other previous line up.
The band had many line up changes but the most notable was Jimmy Pursey’s departure following his sacking in 2006, in which he was immediately replaced by the now vocalist Tim V. The band was formed in 1975, and with hits such as BORSTAL BREAKOUT and HEY LITTLE RICH BOY being performed in 76-77, the band went on to have others such as HURRY UP HARRY, ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES and the anthem IF THE KIDS ARE UNITED. Wanted to express their feelings with words and music. So in the official line up we have Tim V on Vocals, Ian Whitewood on Drums, Al Campbell on Bass, Neil Harris on guitar and Tony Feedback on Lead Guitar. A collection of songs that are not all crash band and wallop, the band Sham 69 released a new album end of April 2021 called “Black Dog” (TREATMENT/ OMP).
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