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Cockney Rejects | |
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Also known as | The Rejects |
Origin | East End of London, England |
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Years active | 1978–1985, 1987–1991, 1999–present |
Labels | Cadiz Music |
Members | Jeff Geggus aka Jeff 'Stinky' Turner Michael Algar aka Olga JJ Pearce aka JJ Kaos Ray Bussey aka Ray Dust |
Past members | Mick Geggus Vince Riordan Paul Harvey Chris Murrell Andy Scott Nigel Woolf Ian Campbell Keith Warrington Nobby Cobb Tony Van Frater Andrew Laing Joe Perry Sansome |
Website | cockneyrejects |
Cockney Rejects are an English punk rock band that formed in the East End of London in 1978. [1] Their 1980 song "Oi, Oi, Oi" was the inspiration for the name of the Oi! music genre. [2] [3] The band members are supporters of West Ham United, and pay tribute to the club with their hit cover version of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles", a song traditionally sung by West Ham supporters. [4]
Formed in East London in the late 1970s, the Cockney Rejects rejected the art-school punk scene, delivering a fiercely working-class sound. Their lyrics reflected the realities of inner-city life—police harassment, street battles, and football—striking a chord with the youth of the time.[ citation needed ]
Signed by EMI after just four gigs, the Cockney Rejects quickly rose to fame with sell-out UK tours and a chart-topping debut album. Their wild antics on Top of the Pops earned them a ban from the show, adding to their rebellious reputation. In 1980, they recorded the iconic "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" to celebrate West Ham United's FA Cup final appearance. [5]
In the 1990s, the Rejects gained new fans as bands such as Rancid and Green Day cited them as inspirations.[ citation needed ] Returning to the stage in 2000, they have since performed to audiences worldwide, known for their high-energy live shows.[ citation needed ]
In January 2024, the band evolved. Lead singer Jeff "Stinky" Turner now fronting a revitalized line up featuring Olga (Toy Dolls) on guitar, JJ Kaos (Last Resort, Anti-Nowhere League) on bass, and Ray Dust (The Business, Argy Bargy) on drums. This "punk rock supergroup" is bringing the Cockney Rejects’ legacy to fans across the globe.[ citation needed ]
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