The Oppressed
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The Oppressed is a Welsh Oi! band that formed in 1981 in Cardiff, Wales. Most of the musicians in the band's various lineups have been skinheads. Throughout the band's career, the members (especially vocalist Roddy Moreno) openly expressed opposition to racism and fascism â in their lyrics, interviews, on-stage comments and other actions. In 1989, Moreno visited New York City and met a few members of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP). On his return to the United Kingdom, he started promoting SHARP ideals to British skinheads. The band has also had ties to other anti-racist groups, such as Anti-Fascist Action. Moreno is a Cardiff City F.C. supporter, and some of the band's songs express that support. The band has split and re-formed several times, the first occasion in 1984 after which Moreno focused on his record labels, Oi! Records and Ska Records for the remainder of the decade.
Their most recent split was in 2016, but they re-formed in 2020, and continue performing today. The present day line-up is Roddy Moreno (vocals/guitar), fellow founder member Russell "Ducky" Payne (guitar), Che Jones (drums) and Ross Goldworthy (bass).
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- Ultra Violence
- Leave Me Alone
- Work Together
- Revenge featuring The Oppressed
- White Flag by The Oppressed
- Drunken Skinhead by The Oppressed
- Head Kicked In by The Oppressed
- Government Out
- Sharp Anthem featuring The Oppressed
- Cardiff Born by The Oppressed
- We're the Oppressed
- The Greatest Cardiff Rip Off by The Oppressed
- Joe Hawkins
- Run from You
- Riot
- Urban Soldiers
- A.C.A.B.
