an english punk rock band formed in Sunderland in December 1981, influenced by The Clash, Angelic Upstarts, Newtown Neurotics, Strawman and The Jam. The band named themselves after a Sham 69 song. By 1983 they were signed to "Razor Records". Their first release was the "Sten Guns in Sunderland" EP in 1983 followed by the "This is England" LP in 1984. Since then they have recorded a seven albums and five EP´s for various labels around the world, and toured Europe including Germany, Poland, Belgium, Holland, France, Italy and Spain. Nowadays the band play some live concerts from time to... read more