By DJ Monk
Cockney Rejects are to celebrate their 40th anniversary year with a new book, a limited edition signed DVD, both released in October, and a career-spanning show in December.
The book, ‘Life After Lloyd – A Rock n Roll Tale’ by Mick Geggus, is an unflinching look back at the road that Cockney Rejects have travelled since forming in 1979. There will also be a limited edition of fully signed copies of the DVD of ‘East End Babylon’ the acclaimed movie that tells the band’s story. The film was directed by Richard England, executive producer of ‘Oil City Confidential’).
Additionally, on 14 December, there will be a special live performance at O2 Academy Islington, where the band will crash through a set comprising their ‘Greatest Hits 1 and 2’ albums in sequence. This one-off show will be recorded for release on vinyl and DVD in 2020.
As if that wasn’t enough for Rejects fans, a stunning artwork by Morgan Penn, a huge Rejects image created onto a steel base, will be prominently exhibited in both the East End and Southend.
More details on all of the Rejects’ planned 40th anniversary celebrations can be found at www.cockneyrejects.com.