The Oppressed


The Oppressed is a Welsh Oi! band that formed in 1981 in Cardiff, Wales. Most of the musicians in the band's various lineups have been skinheads. Throughout the band's career, the members 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 a few members of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice. 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. Moreno is a Cardiff City F.C. supporter, and some of the band's songs express that support.
The band has split and re-formed several times, the first occasion in 1984 after which Moreno focused on his record labels, Oi! Records and Ska Records for the remainder of the decade.
Their most recent split was in 2016, but they re-formed in 2020, and continue performing today. The present day line-up is Roddy Moreno, fellow founder member Russell "Ducky" Payne, Che Jones and Ross Goldworthy.

Discography

EPs

Live At Crash In Freiburg : The Oppressed / Enraged MinorityMad Butcher Records, Casual Records, Mangy Little Mut Records2013
The Oppressed / The Prowlers - Skins 'N' Punks Volume 6Oi! Records, Aggrobeat, Insurgence Records2015
Antifascist Oi! - Live And Loud!! Aggrobeat, Rusty Knife RecordsABCD040, RKR0662016
FCK FSCSM : The Oppressed / The Prowlers / The Bois / Enraged Minority / CamorraMad Butcher Records2018

DVD