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What is the meaning of Oi?

The word is a British expression meaning hey or hey there! In addition to Cockney Rejects, other bands to be explicitly labeled Oi! in the early days of the genre included Angelic Upstarts, the 4-Skins, the Business, Anti-Establishment, Blitz, the Blood and Combat 84.

When did Oi start?

Oi! became a recognised genre in the latter part of the 1970s, emerging after the perceived commercialisation of punk rock, and before the soon-to-dominate hardcore punk sound.

What was the ideology of the Oi movement?

The prevalent ideology of the original Oi! movement was a rough brand of working-class rebellion. Lyrical topics included unemployment, workers' rights, harassment by police and other authorities, and oppression by the government. Oi! songs also covered less-political topics such as street violence, football, sex, and alcohol.

What are the different Oi types?

These include findings on X-rays and other imaging tests. The OI types are as follows: Type I. Mildest and most common type. About 50% of all affected children have this type. There are few fractures and deformities Type II. Most severe type. A baby has very short arms and legs, a small chest, and soft skull.