Cockney Rejects


Cockney Rejects are an English punk rock band that formed in the East End of London in 1978. Their 1980 song "Oi, Oi, Oi" was the inspiration for the name of the Oi! music genre. The band members are supporters of West Ham United, and pay tribute to the club with their hit cover version of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles", a song traditionally sung by West Ham supporters.

Career

Formed in East London in the late 1970s, the Cockney Rejects rejected the art-school punk scene, delivering a fiercely working-class sound. Their lyrics reflected the realities of inner-city life—police harassment, street battles, and football—striking a chord with the youth of the time.
Signed by EMI after just four gigs, the Cockney Rejects quickly rose to fame with sell-out UK tours and a chart-topping debut album. Their wild antics on Top of the Pops earned them a ban from the show, adding to their rebellious reputation. In 1980, they recorded the iconic "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" to celebrate West Ham United's FA Cup final appearance.
In the 1990s, the Rejects gained new fans as bands such as Rancid and Green Day cited them as inspirations. Returning to the stage in 2000, they have since performed to audiences worldwide, known for their high-energy live shows.
In January 2024, the band evolved, with lead singer Jeff "Stinky" Turner now fronting a revitalized line up featuring Olga on guitar, JJ Kaos on bass, and Ray Dust on drums. This "punk rock supergroup" is bringing the Cockney Rejects’ legacy to fans across the globe.

Members

;Current members
  • Jeff Geggus – vocals
  • Michael Algar – guitar
  • JJ Pearce – bass
  • Ray Bussey – drums
;Former members
  • Mick Geggus – guitar
  • Vince Riordan – bass
  • Chris Murrell – bass
  • Paul Harvey – drums
  • Andy Scott – drums
  • Nigel Woof – drums
  • Keith Warrington – drums
  • Ian Campbell – bass
  • Tony Van Frater – bass
  • Andrew Laing – drums
  • Les Cobb – drums
  • Joe Perry Sansome – drums

    Timeline

Discography

Albums

  • Greatest Hits Vol. 1
  • Greatest Hits Vol. II
  • The Power and the Glory
  • The Wild Ones
  • Quiet Storm
  • Lethal
  • Out of the Gutter
  • Unforgiven
  • East End Babylon
  • ''Power Grab''

    EPs and singles

  • "Flares & Slippers" b/w "I Wanna Be A Star" / "Police Car"
  • "I'm Not a Fool" b/w "East End" UK No. 65
  • "Bad Man" b/w "New Song" UK No. 65
  • "The Greatest Cockney Rip Off" b/w "Hate Of The City" UK No. 21
  • "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" b/w "West Side Boys" UK No. 35
  • "We Can Do Anything" b/w "15 Nights" UK No. 65
  • "We Are the Firm" UK No. 54
  • "Easy Life"
  • "On the Streets Again"
  • "Till the End of the Day"
  • "Back to the Start"
  • "It's Gonna Kick Off!"
  • "Goodbye Upton Park" b/w "Bubbles"
  • "Bubbles" b/w "The Rocker"
  • "Chapecoense" b/w "Boss Of Bosses"

    Compilation and live albums

  • Greatest Hits Vol. 3
  • Unheard Rejects
  • We Are The Firm
  • The Best Of The Cockney Rejects
  • The Punk Singles Collection
  • Oi! Oi! Oi!
  • Greatest Hits Volume 4: Here They Come Again
  • Join the Rejects, the Zonophone years '79-'81
  • ''Hammer - The Classic Rock Years''

    Appearances

  • Oi! The Album
  • Total Noise
  • ''Lords Of Oi!''

    DVDs

  • East End To The West End - Live At The Mean Fiddler 2007 - DVD & CD
  • East End Babylon - The Story Of The Cockney Rejects - DVD