Jeff Geggus aka Jeff 'Stinky' Turner Michael Algar aka Olga JJ Pearce aka JJ Kaos Ray Bussey aka Ray Dust
Past members
Mick Geggus Vince Riordan Paul Harvey Chris Murrell Andy Scott Nigel Woolf Ian Campbell Keith Warrington Nobby Cobb Tony Van Frater Andrew Laing Joe Perry Sansome
Formed in East London in the late 1970s, the Cockney Rejects rejected the art-school punk scene, delivering a fiercely working-class sound. Their lyrics reflected the realities of inner-city life—police harassment, street battles, and football—striking a chord with the youth of the time.[citation needed]
Signed by EMI after just four gigs, the Cockney Rejects quickly rose to fame with sell-out UK tours and a chart-topping debut album. Their wild antics onTop of the Pops earned them a ban from the show, adding to their rebellious reputation. In 1980, they recorded the iconic "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" to celebrateWest Ham United'sFA Cup final appearance.[5]
In the 1990s, the Rejects gained new fans as bands such asRancid andGreen Day cited them as inspirations.[citation needed] Returning to the stage in 2000, they have since performed to audiences worldwide, known for their high-energy live shows.[citation needed]
In January 2024, the band evolved, with lead singer Jeff "Stinky" Turner now fronting a revitalized line up featuring Olga (Toy Dolls) on guitar, JJ Kaos (Last Resort,Anti-Nowhere League) on bass, and Ray Dust (The Business, Argy Bargy) on drums. This "punk rock supergroup" is bringing the Cockney Rejects’ legacy to fans across the globe.[citation needed]
