Criminal Class

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Criminal Class was formed in Coventry, England in 1979, one of the first Oi!/Skinhead bands to emerge. The band made their debut on the compilation 'Strength Thru Oi!' in 1981 by 'Decca Records', which turned out to be a catastrophe for all the bands that appeared on the compilation due to violence that occured in Southall that same year. The following year the band released their only single, 'Fighting The System' in 1982 by 'Tempest Records'. Even though the band had slow tempo songs, their lyrics were very powerful. Had to do with corruption in England, the Falklands War, police brutality, black and white unity, and more. The band split up in the mid '80s and later reformed in 2000 after the release of the CD 'Blood on the Streets: The Criminal Class Oi! Collection' by Captain Oi!Records, recollecting tracks from the EP, 'Strength Thru Oi!', demos, and tracks that were never released.
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Soldier

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Fighting the System

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Blood on the streets

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Running Away

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Anti Social

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August 7, 2014

Winter Gardens

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom


August 6, 2011

Winter Gardens

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom


August 8, 2009

Winter Gardens

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom


August 8, 2008

Winter Gardens

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom


July 22, 2004

Common Grounds Coffee House

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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Criminal Class has released 1 album since 1982. Notable releases include Fighting The System. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Criminal Class' most-played tracks include Soldier, Fighting the System, Blood on the streets, Running Away, Anti Social. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Criminal Class was formed in Coventry, England in 1979, one of the first Oi!/Skinhead bands to emerge. The band made their debut on the compilation 'Strength Thru Oi!' in 1981 by 'Decca Records', which turned out to be a catastrophe for all the bands... Read the full biography on this page.

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