Red Alert

Red Alert

Red Alert is a punk and oi band from Sunderland, United Kingdom. The group forms in 1979 and remains active.

History and line-ups

The original line-up consists of Steve on vocals, Tony on guitar, Gaz Stuart on bass, and Dona on drums. The band first runs until 1984, then reforms in 1990 and continues afterwards. Members listed include Les Cobb, Tony Frater, Steve “Cast Iron” Smith, and Gaz Stuart.

Style and influences

Red Alert works within oi and punk, with a sound shaped by bands such as The Clash, Angelic Upstarts, The Press, Red London, Hard Skin, and Banda Bassotti.