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The Oppressed are a Welsh anti-fascist Oi! band that was formed in 1981 in Cardiff. 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 many members of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP) members. 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.
The band's lead singer, Roddy Moreno, is a Cardiff City FC supporter.
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)
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)
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