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Cock Sparrer

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Cock Sparrer are a punk rock band formed in 1972 in the East End of London, England. Although they never enjoyed much commercial success, they are considered one of the most influential streetpunk bands, helping pave the way for the late-1970s punk scene and the Oi! subgenre. Their songs have been covered by many punk, Oi!, and hardcore bands. Their style was influenced by pub rock, glam rock and raw 1960s beat music as delivered by bands like the Small Faces and The Who. Their lyrics mostly dealt with topics related to the daily lives of working class people. Their name derives from their original name, Cock Sparrow, a Cockney term of familiarity. Career Cock Sparrer was founded by Colin McFaull, Mick Beaufoy, Steve "Burge" Burgess and Steve Bruce - who had known each other since the age of 11. Playing in nightclubs in and around London, they developed the style that was later to be known as streetpunk or Oi!. In 1976, the band met with Malcolm McLaren, who allegedly offered to...

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Discography

  • Shock Troops, 2001
  • Chip on My Shoulder, 2000
  • Rarities, 1995
  • Running Riot in '84, 1984
  • True Grit
  • Guilty as Charged, 1994
  • Two Monkeys, 2009
  • Rumors Carry More Weight Than Fact
  • Here We Stand, 2007
  • Runnin' Riot in '84, 1996

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