The Oppressed
The Oppressed is a Welsh anti-fascist Oi! band that formed in 1981 in Cardiff (United Kingdom). Most of the musicians in the band's various lineups were skinheads. Throughout the band's career, the members (especially vocalist Roddy Moreno) openly expressed opposition to racism and fascism — 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.[1][2] 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. Their more recent split was in 2006, but they re-formed in 2009, and continue performing today.
The Oppressed 2013 line up features, alongside Roddy Moreno on vocals and guitar, Paul Cobley on bass and Tony Kizmus on drums.
Discography
EPs
- Never Say Die (1983)
- Victims / Work Together (1983)
- Fuck Fascism (1995)
- 5-4-3-2-1 (1996)
- They Think Its All Over...It Is Now(1996)
- Anti-Fascist Oi! (1996)
- Best of The Oppressed Bonus 7 Inch (1996)
- The Richard Allen Tribute Single (1997)
- Strength In Unity (1997)
- The Noise (1997)
- Oppressed / Fatskins (1998)
- Out on The Streets Again (1999)
- Football Violence (2009)
LPs
- Oi!Oi! Music (1984)
- Fatal Blow (1985)
- Dead & Buried (1988)
- Dead & Buried / Fatal Blow Reissue (1996)
- The Best of The Oppressed (1996)
- Music For Hooligans (1996)
- We Can Do Anything (1996)
- Live (Llanrumney Youth Club 1984) (1997)
- More Noize For The Boys (1998)
- Skinhead Times (double CD) (2005)
- "Won't Say Sorry" The Complete Cover Story (double CD) (2005)
DVD
- Brotherhood: The Oppressed/The Prowlers Live in Toronto - 4.30.05 (2008)
