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Cock Sparrer is an English punk rock band formed in 1972 in London, known for its raw, working-class lyrics and its role in the Oi! subgenre. Its style draws on pub rock, glam rock and 1960s beat music.
Next date in London: 12 December at Troxy.
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Cock Sparrer
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Profile
- Latest album
- Hand on Heart (2024)
- Formed
- 1972 · London
- Label
- Decca Records
About — The artist
Cock Sparrer () is an English punk rock band formed in 1972 in the East End of London. Although they have never enjoyed commercial success, they helped pave the way for the early '80s punk scene and the Oi! subgenre. Their songs have been covered by many punk, Oi!, and hardcore punk bands.
Their style is 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 deal 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.
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article “Cock Sparrer” (en), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Discography
- Cock Sparrer 1978
- Shock Troops 1982
- Running Riot in ’84 1984
- Live and Loud!! 1993
- Guilty As Charged Tour 1994 1994
- Guilty As Charged 1994
- Two Monkeys 1997
- Chip on My Shoulder 1999
- Back Home 2003
- Live: Runnin Riot Across the USA 2004
- Here We Stand 2007
- Live - Back in San Francisco 2009 2011
- Forever 2017
- Hand on Heart 2024