Oi Polloi
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Oi Polloi

Oi Polloi formed in Scotland in the late 1980s, with Deek Allen on vocals. Their music took a direct stance against fascism and racism from the start, with...

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Oi Polloi, Scotland's unapologetic anti-fascist punk band

A Scottish punk band that formed in the late 1980s and has never softened its political edge.

If you want to hear what they're about, put on 'Nazi Scum' or 'Break The Mould.' That's the sound of a band that hasn't changed its mind.

Oi Polloi matters because they've always been blunt about where they stand. Songs like 'Nazi Scum' and 'Apartheid Stinx' left no room for doubt, and they kept playing shows even when the police and far-right groups tried to shut them down. Their music is raw and direct, a soundtrack for people who want to fight back.

They started in Scotland in the late 1980s with Deek Allen on vocals. Over the years, they put out albums like 'Oi Polloi' in 1990 and 'Fire and Vengeance' in 2004, with a lineup that stayed pretty steady. They've always played at protests and fundraisers, never drifting from their anti-fascist message.

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Oi Polloi formed in Scotland in the late 1980s, with Deek Allen on vocals. Their music took a direct stance against fascism and racism from the start, with songs like 'Nazi Scum' and 'Apartheid Stinx' making their position clear. The band faced police harassment and threats from far-right groups, but kept playing shows and putting out records.

They released albums including 'Oi Polloi' in 1990, 'Out of the Void' in 1993, and 'Fire and Vengeance' in 2004. Their sound was raw and energetic, with lyrics that addressed political issues without much subtlety.

The lineup has stayed fairly consistent over time, with Stevie on guitar, John on bass, and Nidge on drums alongside Allen. They've continued to play at protests and fundraisers, keeping their focus on anti-fascist activism through songs like 'Break The Mould' and 'Guilty.'

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