Cock Sparrer is an English punk rock band from the East End of London, active since 1972. Built around the original core of vocalist Colin McFaull, guitarist Mick Beaufoy, bassist Steve Burgess and drummer Steve Bruce - four schoolmates since age 11 - they were among the earliest architects of Oi! and street punk, influencing generations of bands from Rancid to the Dropkick Murphys. Their 1982 album Shock Troops remains the genre's benchmark, and in April 2024 they released Hand on Heart, their eighth studio record, billed as their final one.
Rolling Stone reported that Cock Sparrer played sold-out shows at Brooklyn Paramount, announced as their final dates in New York, Los Angeles and Boston.
Cock Sparrer performed at the Punk and Disorderly Festival 2025 in Berlin on 19 June 2025.
The band appeared at Ruhrpott Rodeo 2025 in Hünxe on 4 July 2025.
Hand on Heart, the band's eighth and self-described final studio album, was released on 5 April 2024 via Cherry Red Records.
Cock Sparrer headlined the Rebellion Festival 2024 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on 1 August 2024.
