Album: The Adventures of Hersham Boys by Sham 69 (1979)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Artist Background: Sham 69 are an English punk band that were formed in Hersham in 1976. Sham 69 have been a huge musical and lyrical influence on the Oi! and streetpunk genres. The band allegedly derived their name from a piece of graffiti that founder Jimmy Pursey saw on a wall. It originally said Walton and Hersham '69 but had partly faded away, and made reference to when Walton & Hersham F.C. secured the Athenian League title in 1969. Part of the Hersham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Hersham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Rock/Pop, 1970s, Album

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The Adventures of Hersham Boys

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