Sham 69

Sham 69
Sham 69 performing in 2018
Background information
Also known as	Hersham Boys
Origin	Hersham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Genres	Punk rock, Oi!
Years active	1975–1979 1987–present
Labels	Polydor Parlophone Step Forward
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]