Borstal Breakout
Sham 69 release Borstal Breakout, which becomes one of the band's defining early punk anthems.
Role range: 1975-
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Jimmy Pursey Biography and Timeline
Follow Jimmy Pursey through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Jimmy Pursey, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1977–1979Years on this page
1977
I Don't Wanna
Sham 69 release I Don't Wanna, introducing Jimmy Pursey's direct working-class vocal style to the British punk scene.
Role range: 1975-
1978
Tell Us the Truth Chart Entry
Tell Us the Truth enters the UK albums chart and reaches number twenty-five.
Role range: 1975-
Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number nineteen.
Role range: 1975-
If the Kids Are United
If the Kids Are United enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number nine.
Role range: 1975-
That's Life Album
Sham 69's That's Life enters the UK albums chart during the band's successful 1978 run.
Role range: 1975-
Hurry Up Harry
Hurry Up Harry reaches the UK Top Ten during Sham 69's commercial peak.
Role range: 1975-
1979
Adventures of the Hersham Boys
The Adventures of the Hersham Boys reaches the UK Top Ten albums chart.
Role range: 1975-
Records, sources and methodology
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