The Last Resort

A British oi! band - established in 1980, Herne Bay, Kent, England and named after the famous East London skinhead shop. One of the first and most popular oi! bands. Formed early 1980 by : Graham Saxby: Vocals Charlie Duggan: Guitar Roi Pearce: Bass Andy Benfield: Drums Saxby left the group after the release of the band's demo tape. Roi Pearce takes the microphone and Arthur Kitchener the bass. Roi Pearce: Vocals Charlie Duggan: Guitar Arthur "Kay" Kitchener: Bass Andy Benfield: Drums This line up recorded three tracks present on the compilations "Strength Thru Oi!" and "Carry On Oi!" released in 1981. They also recorded the album "A Way Of Life" which was released in early 1982, when the band had already changed its name to become The Warriors, with John Fisher on drums replacing Andy Benfield. The band split shortly after this, reforming with new musicians and Roi Pearce as the only original member - first in 1989 (as "The Resort") and then in 2005. As of 2021, they continue to record and tour. Lineup as of 2021 is: Roi Pearce: Vocals Lars Fredreriksen: Guitar John "JJ Kaos" Pearce: Bass Mick Gaffney: Drums The Last Resort and The Warriors are now two completely separate and independent bands, led by Roi Pearce and Graham Saxby, respectively.