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About Oi!
Oi! is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Pussy Riot and Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Oi! has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Rock Against Communism and Viking rock.
From Wikipedia
Oi! (originally known as new punk or real punk) is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the United Kingdom, particularly in East London in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The style was coined by Sounds magazine writer Garry Bushell which stemmed from the garbled "Oi!" that Stinky Turner of the Cockney Rejects used to introduce the band's songs. The music and its associated subculture aimed to unite punks, skinheads, and generally disaffected working-class youth.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Oi!.
Key artists
- Pussy Riot
- Nadya Tolokonnikova
Frequently asked questions
What is Oi!?
Oi! is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Where and when did Oi! originate?
Oi! originated in United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Oi! artists?
Pussy Riot and Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q274401 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Oi! – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Oi by UofG Language Modules – CC BY-SA 4.0