Oi! band formed in South Shields in 1977. They are one of most prominent skinhead bands and espouse a socialist and internationalist ideals, which later inspired bands such as: Banda Bassotti, Los Fastidios, Red London, Hard Skin or Red Alert. The original line up for the band was Mensi (vocals), Mond (guitar), Steve Forsten (bass) and Decca Wade (drums). The band have reformed and split a few times over the years. The band are still playing throughout Europe.