The Varukers

The Varukers
The Varukers performing in Modena on 23 April 2006
The Varukers performing in Modena on 23 April 2006
Background information
OriginLeamington Spa, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active1979–1988, 1993–present
Members
  • Anthony "Rat" Martin
  • Ian "Biff" Smith
  • Brian Ansell
  • Kevin "Kev" Frost
Past members
  • Perry Philips
  • Carl Maxwell
  • Brian Roe
  • Bruce Riddell
  • Garry Maloney
  • George Jenkins
  • Sean Duggan
  • Brik
  • Andy
  • Damion
  • Tom (vomit) Lowe
  • Stick Dickings

The Varukers are a British punk rock band formed in 1979 by vocalist Anthony "Rat" Martin. They produced their most influential recordings in the early 1980s. The band play in D-beat, the musical style of Discharge. Also like Discharge, the Varukers' lyrics carry an anarchist political ideology.

  1. ^ a b Glasper, Ian (2004). Burning Britain: The History of UK Punk 1980–1984. p. 75.
  2. ^ Von Havoc, Felix (1 January 1984). "Rise of Crust". Profane Existence. Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
  3. ^ Glasper 2004, p. 5