Album: At the BBC by Sham 69 (2003)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Punk
Record Label: Strange Fruit
Format: Compilation

Description: At the BBC is a collection of English punk rock band Sham 69 tracks that were performed in session at the BBC and was released in 2003. Tracks 1 to 5 recorded for John Peel at the Maida Vale Studios, London 28 November 1977 and first transmitted on 6 December 1977. Other tracks were recorded in concert at the Paris Theatre, London on 21 February 1979.

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, Punk, 2000s, Compilation, Strange Fruit


At the BBC is a collection of English punk rock band Sham 69 tracks that were performed in session at the BBC and was released in 2003. Tracks 1 to 5 recorded for John Peel at the Maida Vale Studios, London 28 November 1977 and first transmitted on 6 December 1977. Other tracks were recorded in concert at the Paris Theatre, London on 21 February 1979.

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