Combat 84 were an English Oi! band active during the early 1980s. Formed in 1981 in Chelsea, London by skinheads 'Chubby' Chris Henderson and 'Deptford' John Armitage, Combat 84 rose to national prominence after being featured in a controversial 1982 BBC Arena documentary about the skinhead movement. The band was originally composed of Chris Henderson (vocals), 'Deptford' John Armitage (bass guitar), Jim (guitar) and Brownie (drums) and played their first gig supporting The Last Resort at the Walmer Castle, Peckham.[1] The Last Resort's lead singer, Roi Pearce (later of The 4-Skins) liked the band and agreed to produce a two-song demo tape with them.[1] These sessions resulted in the songs "Soldier" and "Combat 84", which were favourably received in the music press, leading to the band being described as 'the new Sham 69'. In 1982, the manager of The 4-Skins, Gary Hitchcock attempted to get the band signed to Secret Records, then home to The 4-Skins, The Business, Infa Riot and The Exploited, although the deal fell through at the last minute, prompting Combat 84 to sign to Victory Records for the release of their Orders of the Day EP.

[2] Former Business drummer John Fisher replaced Brownie for the recording of the second (1983) EP, Rapist. More right-leaning, lyrically than many of their punk rock and Oi! peers, Combat 84 received much criticism for recording a song that advocated capital punishment for rapists ("Rapist"), and a song that supported nuclear weapons and criticized the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and reds ("Right to Choose"). Guitarist Jim stated in a 2000 interview that the latter song was intended in a tongue-in-cheek manner, and as a homage to Vietnam War movies.[1] Other lyrical themes included unemployment, inner-city violence, war, and slavish followers of fashion. Controversy erupted around the band after they were featured in a 1982 BBC Arena documentary, during which Henderson made racist comments. His views were not shared by the other band members; in the same documentary, 'Deptford' John commented on the similarity in living situation between black and white working-class youths in early 1980s Britain.

[3] Footage of crowd violence at a gig was also broadcast in the documentary. Vinyl Flooring SaunaThis led to the breakup of the band, as their newly earned bad reputation discouraged venues from booking the band. Big Sky Montana T ShirtGigs were then often played under the pseudonym The 7th Cavalry to avoid the stigma of the Combat 84 name.Sheet Vinyl Flooring San Francisco Victory Records, wanting little to do with the band at this point, compiled an album of studio recordings (intended for the band's debut album) and bootleg-quality live tracks and licensed it to German label Rock-O-Rama Records for release as Send in the Marines in 1984. The record was disowned by the band, which split up soon after. In the intervening years, Combat 84 were frequently labelled as a neo-Nazi, white power or Rock Against Communism (RAC) band,[3] a charge which has been denied by 'Deptford' John and Jim, noting that the band's songs contained no racist lyrics, nor were they ever aligned with any far-right political party, although 'Deptford' John noted in a 2001 interview with the "Pissed and Proud" fanzine that he believes in free speech and whilst not supporting it

, that RAC music should be allowed a platform - as "people should be allowed to say what they want". 'Deptford' John and Jim went on to roadie for and play with the U.K. Subs and The Exploited, and John Fisher played with former members of The Last Resort in The Warriors. After retiring from the music business, Chris Henderson became more involved with football hooliganism, and eventually led the Chelsea Headhunters in the mid-to-late 1980s, writing the book Who Wants it? about his experiences with Colin Ward.[5] He owned a bar in Pattay, Thailand and died on 31 October 2013. In 2000, the band reformed without Henderson for the release of the Tooled Up EP, released on their own 7th Cavalry record label. 'Deptford' John took over vocal duties, with Jim on guitar, and 'F.T.' and 'Suds' on bass and drums respectively. ^ a b c d e f ^ a b c ^ a b []Condemned 84All back safe & sound from the weekend in lovely switzerland, great weather, a great mixed crowd and a great big muppetts party...

7,000 litres of beer drunk, thats a new record set loll. Great to meet up with people from such places as Italy, Germany, France, Holland, Poland, Belgium and the home country - a BIG thank you to our host Koboi, the yorkshire leeds fanatic Matt, his lovely lady Michelle, GB, Caroline, Vince for translating and also running us around and all the Muppetts Crew for the effort they put in to make the weekend work. All the bands for their energy and great support - CHEERS from all of CONDEMNED 84. Will post out some photos up soon... til the next time.Condemned 84Tomorrow we will again be making history for CONDEMNED 84 - for the first time only in SWITZERLAND... see ya all soon.Be good to see old & new friends in the country of Switzerland .....ENJOY THE DAY, THE MUSIC AND THE SOCIAL.... See ya all soonCondemned 84Once again - SOLD OUT!! If you aint got a ticket, you aint getting in!!! Music, Beer, Hog roast & more......See ya all soonCondemned 84 shared their photo.Condemned 84This ones up next .... nearly July already, wheres the summer !!!

/events/1575054602804670/Condemned 84Hurry .....loads of good bands... not to be missed ... Saturday July 23, 2016 in a place lost in the country side in Switzerland. Ruthless Pride, Œil pour Œil Condemned 84 All have confirmed for this happy wild and private drunken party. Roast pig + other side dishes will be served to help you endure all the absorbed hectolitre of alcohol you drank before the gigs. You'll have a spot to plant it around the site. The venue will be open air. Beers will be sold at the bar at a very correct & abordable price. This is a private event, extremists of all and any kind are NOT invited. This event will be drowned in a river of beer & Oi! Our goal: reach an IQ equivalent to zero for the whole evening! Condemned 84This ones up next .... nearly July already, wheres the summer !!! /events/1575054602804670/Condemned 84Well that was a weekend to remember - cheers to everyone that came out & supported the SOLD OUT show in Germany. 600 plus great people & many great friends, Pure oi!, No Politics, No Trouble & a great atmosphere even the english weather kept away loll with no rain.

BIG CHEERS to Tim, Tom & Sepple our driver (a great person) all the bands - great sharing the stage with the reformed Voice of Hate, we really enjoyed the hours we played & shared with you, lets not wait another two years till the next time - thanks for your support and your singing along. KEEP THE FAITH C84Condemned 84Well England got the result we wanted & germany are nearly there .... so for all the euro teams & punters coming for the day saturday from everywhere - were going to party....Looking forward to it...See ya there - ENJOYCondemned 84 shared their photo.Another great weekend coming up.. to meet some old friends & to make some new ones...KEEP THE FAITHCondemned 84Seems like theres gonna be a few international guests travelling for the german show to celebrate with us.... See you soon at the bar, friends from Poland, Czec...hoslovakia, Switzerland, Holland, England, Greece, Brazil, Finland, Luxembourg and even from bayern in germany too ! This is United Skins!!! Cheers Condemned 84Seems like theres gonna be a few international guests travelling for the german show to celebrate with us....

See you soon at the bar, friends from Poland, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland, Holland, England, Greece, Brazil, Finland, Luxembourg and even from bayern in germany too ! CheersCondemned 84Cheers to Billy Buch fighting out of Texas, USA. for allowing us to post this. Good to see his doing well ... Must be the entrance music that inspires him - Boots go Marching In. Go support him on his page .. /billy.buch.9?fref=ufi&rc=p ENJOY & SUPPORT & SHARE. CHEERS https://youtu.be/68qg9qo3r2gBilly Buch Victory 7/30/11 - Seguin, TXCondemned 84Cheers to our friend Al Di from the USA for sending pics & playing some classics on his FM radio station - Keep the FaithCondemned 84If you aint got a ticket.. U aint getting in !!!! Condemned 84Nothing changes........ https://youtu.be/LQR5fbgil_YCONDEMNED 84 - No one likes us...Condemned 84 added an event.Condemned 84 Live ShowSwitzerlandCondemned 84New tattoo for Martin!!! - bet that hurts mate - Nice one thou CheersCondemned 84 shared their photo.Condemned 84Nice little trip up next in June...