![]() ![]() On Lead Guitar we have Paul Brightman who joined the bands US Tour in 2016 and on Bass Al Campbell who joined the band in 2009, he has a pristine pedigree in Punk after serving 13 years with UK SUBS and playing with both Marky Ramone and Jayne County and the Electric Chairs. The band currently features Tim V, and the bands longest-serving drummer at 36 years behind the kit for SHAM 69, Ian Whitewood. ![]() With hits such as BORSTAL BREAKOUT and HEY LITTLE RICH BOY being performed in 76-77, the band went on to have others such as HURRY UP HARRY, ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES and the anthem IF THE KIDS ARE UNITED. Neil Harris was along with the other original members Albie Slider, Johnny Goodfornothing, Billy Bostik performing live with such hits as Borstal Breakout and Hey Little Rich Boy prior to the band’s second lineup change in late 1977. Neil Harris formed the band with Jimmy Pursey in 1975. The band was formed in 1975, and its original founding member and guitarist Neil Harris remained in this lineup until his untimely death four years ago. The band released their new album BLACK DOG back in 2021, which the band wanted to reflect in some way the events and happenings without the boring cliches. Tickets can also be purchased from the Venue.Now in 2022, the band find themselves like everyone trying to get back to normal with a UK and Euro tour later this year. Ticket Information: Price: £17 plus booking fee. ![]() For just £17(+b/f) for all 3 bands, this is an incredible value evening of world-class punk & alternative rock. Crashed Out, the acclaimed streetpunk / rock n roll band complete the line up. Support comes from Angelic Upstarts featuring founder member Mensi (Vocals), who are enjoying a purple patch with rave reviews of their inspiring recent live performances. Sham 69 are the only Punk rock band to have achieved six UK Top 20 chart singles. A new version, “Hurry Up, England” was recorded in 2006 with Christian O’Connell and Graham Coxon as Absolute Radio’s World Cup theme, and it also reached number 10 in the UK Charts. The group had further chart success with “Hurry Up Harry” (number 10 in October 1978), which came from their first full studio album, That’s Life. Their major label debut was “Borstal Breakout” in January 1978, followed by chart success with “Angels With Dirty Faces” (reaching number 19 in May 1978) and “If the Kids Are United” (number 9 in July 1978). Produced by John Cale (Velvet Underground), its success in the independent charts prompted Polydor Records to sign the band. Sham 69 released their first single, “I Don’t Wanna in August 1977. We played a storming show here to a packed house back in 2012 and it was without doubt one of my favourite shows of the year.” Jimmy Pursey says, ” I cant wait to get back to play The Assembly in Leamington. The show is one of just a handful of gigs this year from this iconic punk band. The Assembly, Leamington Spas stunning 1000 capacity Art Deco venue will host a rare UK live gig by Sham 69s original 1977 line up, featuring Dave Parsons (Guitar), Dave Dregunne (Bass), and of course their legendary frontman Jimmy Pursey (Vocals). ![]()
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