Sham 69 original lineup reforms for London show

The original lineup of Sham 69 has reformed and will play a one-off show in London.

Frontman Jimmy Pursey has rejoined the punk band for the show at new venue Electric Brixton - formerly known as The Fridge and The Ace - on October 28.

Pursey said: "Being asked by so many people to do a gig is heartwarming, but feeling and wanting to be back in the best live punk band in the world is heart-pumping."

Steve Forster, who is behind the reopening of the venue, said: "We are delighted that Sham 69 are reuniting in their original lineup to headline our Ace series of gigs.

"As one of the original authentic punk acts, we know that people will travel from far and wide for this unique event. Hopefully, this will be the first of many such events coming to the venue over the coming months."

Tickets are on sale now and are priced at £20.

A lineup featuring Tim V on vocal duties had been performing and releasing new material under the Sham 69 name since 2007.

In 2006, Pursey recorded an adapted version of Sham 69's 'Hurry Up Harry' as 'Hurry Up England' as an unofficial charity single for that year's football World Cup.

Watch the Sham 69 'If The Kids Are United' music video below: