Sham 69

Sham 69
Sham 69 performing in 2018
Sham 69 performing in 2018
Background information
Also known asHersham Boys
OriginHersham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
GenresPunk rock, Oi!
Years active
  • 1975–1979
  • 1987–present
Labels
Members
  • Classic version
  • Jimmy Pursey
  • Dave Parsons
  • Dave Tregunna
  • Spike T. Smith
  • Tim V version
  • Tim V.
  • Tom Austin-Morgan
  • Paul Brightman
  • Ian Whitewood
Past members
  • Billy Bostick
  • Alby Slider
  • Johnny Goodfornothing
  • Neil Harris
  • Jonathan Phillips
  • Pete Nash
  • Ricky Goldstein
  • Andy Prince
  • Mat Sargent
  • Mark Cain
  • Danny Fury
  • Stuart Wilson
  • Rob Jefferson
  • Sonny Boy Williamson
  • Alan Campbell
  • John Woodward
  • Robin Guy

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 1979, with frontman Jimmy Pursey moving on to pursue a solo career.

In 1987, Pursey and guitarist David Parsons reformed the band, joined by new personnel. Although subsequently going through a number of line-up changes, Sham 69 remained active and were still playing gigs as of 2022.[1]

  1. ^ "OFFICIAL SHAM 69 WEBSITE". Officialsham69.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.