The Exploited and Cockney Rejects

Sep 23, 2023 at 13:30 · Northumbria University, Newcastle upon tyne Northumbria University, Newcastle upon tyne

Sep 23

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The Exploited

5 concerts

The Exploited, formed in 1978 in Edinburgh, Scotland, rose to fame in the second wave of UK punk with hits like "Punks Not Dead." Known for their raw sound blending punk and thrash metal, they were led by Wattie Buchan. Their debut album hit No. 20 on UK charts. Despite lineup changes, the band toured extensively and released influential live albums.

Cockney Rejects

2 concerts

Formed in late '70s East London, Cockney Rejects rose with a raw, working-class sound. Known for "I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles," they inspired bands like Rancid & returned in 2000, now led by Jeff Turner with Olga, JJ Kaos & Ray Dust as a punk supergroup.