Cock Sparrer
Cock Sparrer (/ˈkɒk spɑːrə/) 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.
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Cock Sparrer live in Berlin, 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Cock Sparrow |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, Oi! |
| Years active | 1972–1978, 1982–1984, 1992–present |
| Labels | Decca, Carrere, Razor, Bitzcore, Captain Oi!, Pirates Press |
| Members | Colin McFaull Mickey Beaufoy Steve Burgess Steve Bruce Daryl Smith |
| Past members | Garrie Lammin Chris Skepis Shug O'Neill |
| Website | cocksparrer |
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.
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