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.