Oi! Punk: The Working‑Class Revolution of 1980s London

This episode unpacks the origins of Oi! in early 80s London, tracing its roots in pub rock and skinhead culture, key bands like Sham 69, The Cockney Rejects, and the 4‑Skins, and how venues such as the 100 Club and Cuckoo’s Nest became crucibles for working‑class expression. We explore the DIY infrastructure that empowered local labels, fanzines, and mail‑order networks, and we dissect how mainstream media, police, and political controversy shaped perceptions of a scene that was both fiercely authentic and fiercely contested.

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