Established in 1972 by a group of best friends in the East End of London, COCK SPARRER is more active today than they have ever been and are increasingly being recognized as one of the most influential and important punk scene-building bands of all time. While many bands from the first wave of punk and their newer counterparts embraced more of a celebrity status, and a bit of limelight, SPARRER has remained true to themselves and carries on for the right reasons_because they love it, and they love the family that their fans have truly become to them. Arguably the unsung heroes of punk rock, SPARRER has been cited as a main influence by GREEN DAY, RANCID, DROPKICK MURPHYS, SWINGIN' UTTERS and many others. After 46 years strong, SPARRER still puts on one of the best live performances you will ever see from any type of band. The albums have all become classics, perhaps none more rapidly or poetically than their newest album, Forever.
