![]() The show is one of just a handful of gigs this year from this iconic punk band. Jimmy Pursey says, ” I cant wait to get back to play The Assembly in Leamington. ![]() We played a storming show here to a packed house back in 2012 and it was without doubt one of my favourite shows of the year.” Jimmy Pursey, founder member and singer with the legendary punk band, has reformed the band with Dave Parsons (guitar), Dave Tregunna (bass). Sham 69 released their first single, “I Don’t Wanna in August 1977. Produced by John Cale (Velvet Underground), its success in the independent charts prompted Polydor Records to sign the band. Their major label debut was “Borstal Breakout” in January 1978, followed by chart success with “Angels With Dirty Faces” (reaching number 19 in May 1978) and “If the Kids Are United” (number 9 in July 1978). The group had further chart success with “Hurry Up Harry” (number 10 in October 1978), which came from their first full studio album, That’s Life. Sham 69 are the only Punk rock band to have achieved six UK Top 20 chart singles.Ī new version, “Hurry Up, England” was recorded in 2006 with Christian O’Connell and Graham Coxon as Absolute Radio’s World Cup theme, and it also reached number 10 in the UK Charts. There's enough bald heads to blind a bloke if the spotlights are turned up too high. The band wants to exist on the principles of being a live working bandso lets get real and hear some real Boot Kicking Street Punk. Support comes from Angelic Upstarts featuring founder member Mensi (Vocals), who are enjoying a purple patch with rave reviews of their inspiring recent live performances. Inside the venue looks like you've stepped into some weird zone on the Crystal Maze. No ceiling, exposed piping, lots of metal everywhere, it's a bit weird. On the plus side it has a fantastic PA and sound desk, and gigs here always sound great. RED LONDON Cut From A Different Cloth LP/CD Mad Butcher Records Die von den Stoker-Brdern Gaz und Kid 1981 gegrndete Oi-Band, benannt nach einem SHAM 69-Song, orientieren sich an Bands wie ANGELIC UPSTARTS, CLASH, SLADE oder CHELSEA. ![]() Crashed Out, the acclaimed streetpunk / rock n roll band complete the line up. For just £17(+b/f) for all 3 bands, this is an incredible value evening of world-class punk & alternative rock. Ticket Information: Price: £17 plus booking fee. Reviews Alic1001 South East Disappointing Favourite moment None. Tickets can also be purchased from the Venue.
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