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Oi Polloi

Band, *1981 GB, Edinburgh
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Oi Polloi are a punk rock band from Scotland that formed around 1981. Starting as an Oi! band, they are now generally more associated with the anarcho-punk genre. The band has become notable for their contributions to the Scottish Gaelic punk subgenre. The name probably comes from the Greek expression "Οι πολλοί" and it is a pun on the phrase hoi polloi meaning "the masses" or "the common people". The band has gone through about 50 members since their formation, and their only permanent member has been vocalist Deek, who has also been involved in Gaelic-language television. The band has included punks and skinheads. The members have been supporters of Anti-Fascist Action and Earth First!, and they use the motto "No Compromise in Defence of Our Earth," which is an adaptation of Earth First!'s motto. They support direct action in defence of the environment, hunt sabotage and resistance against racism, sexism, homophobia, fascism and imperialism.

Members

	Matt Castille key
	Chris Low dr
	Deek Allan voc GB
	David Connolly g
	Gavin Robertson dr, bvoc
	Gavin Baird g
	David Osborne b, bvoc
	Calum MacKenzie b GB
	Morag Buzzmarks voc, b
	Alfie voc
	Alice voc
	Rab b, voc
	Dan dr, voc
	Spook g
	Gilly g
	Julia voc
	Chris g
	Mike g
	Ricky g, voc
	Murray Briggs dr
	Sned dr GB
	Finchy b, g, eg
	Brian Tipa g
	R. Sole b
	Cameron Tongs dr
	Grant Munro b
	Olssen g
	Bobby Shastoe
	Chris Wheelchair
	Arthur Dalrymple g GB
	Davoi g