A popular punk band of the 70s and 80s are set to perform in Worcester.

999, who were considered by many to be pioneers of the punk movement, will be playing at The Marr's Bar on Thursday, November 21, with support from The Samples.

Formed in 1976, 999 have been performing for audiences across the globe for 48 years.

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Their initial lineup included schoolmates Nick Cash and Guy Days on vocals and guitars, Jon Watson on bass, and Pablo Labritain on drums.

The band's first gig took place at Northampton Cricket Club in January 1977, marking the start of their quick rise to fame in the London music scene.

Their debut single, 'I’m Alive', released on their own Labritain label, became a minor hit and showcased the band's signature frenzy and raw energy.

Follow up singles 'Nasty Nasty' and 'Emergency' further established the band as a major force in the British New Wave movement.

Their self-titled debut album received both critical acclaim and impressive sales, spurring the band to tour extensively across Britain and Europe.

The release of their second album, 'Separates', saw the single 'Homicide' enter the UK top 40 without any radio airplay, and despite being banned by the BBC and most radio stations.

The single features on the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack, the documentary 'The Killing of America' (1982), Netflix series 'Too Old To Die Young', 'The Bear', which was originally released on Hulu, and Amazon Prime series 'The Continental'.

The band also managed to tour the US in early 1979 despite being without a record deal over the pond at the time.

They proved popular, with rave reviews from audiences seeing them immediately booked for a return.

999 have gone on to release another 19 albums, the latest being "Bish! Bash! Bosh!", which was released in April 2020.

The band has 18 U.S. tours, 149 London gigs, 58 UK tours, and 39 European tours behind them.