The Redskins were a British punk rock band from York, England. Formed in 1982 by Chris Dean and Nick King, who later added Martin Hewes to their lineup, The Redskins initially started as No Swastikas before renaming themselves upon moving to London. Their first single, "Lev Bronstein", was released in July 1982 on the independent label CNT Records. The band's breakthrough came when they were invited by John Peel to perform on his BBC Radio 1 show in October 1982, where they played four tracks including "Unionize" and "Reds Strike the Blues". In 1983, their single "Lean on Me!" garnered critical acclaim, leading to a signing with Decca Records. Their subsequent releases included "Keep On Keepin' On!", released in October 1983, and "Bring It Down! (This Insane Thing)", which charted at Number 40 in 1985. The band was known for their political activism, particularly against Margaret Thatcher's government, and their support for various social causes. Notable collaborations included a performance with Billy Bragg and Jerry Dammers during an anti-apartheid tour in November 1985. Their only studio album, Neither Washington Nor Moscow, was released in 1986. The band disbanded in September 1986 after their final concert at the Alabama Halle in Munich, Germany.
