The Cockney Rejects, originating from East London in the late 1970s, eschewed the art-school punk scene in favor of a gritty, working-class sound that resonated with the youth of the era. Their lyrics vividly depicted inner-city struggles, earning them a swift rise to fame with sold-out tours and a chart-topping debut album, despite controversial behavior that led to a ban from Top of the Pops. The band's rambunctious spirit reached a peak in 1980 with the recording of the iconic football anthem “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles,” which, along with their football loyalties, sometimes incited violence at shows, culminating in the notorious “Battle of Birmingham” and legal repercussions that temporarily halted their touring.

In the 1990s, the Cockney Rejects found a new wave of admirers among bands like Rancid and Green Day, leading to a triumphant return to the stage in 2000 and subsequent global success with their electrifying live performances. Fast forward to January 2024, and the band has undergone a revitalization, with lead singer Jeff “Stinky” Turner fronting a reimagined lineup featuring punk luminaries such as Olga (Toy Dolls), JJ Kaos (Last Resort, Anti-Nowhere League), and Ray Dust (The Business, Argy Bargy), forming a punk rock supergroup that continues to carry the legacy of the Cockney Rejects to audiences worldwide.