THE TOY DOLLS are coming to Wrocław!

wROCKfest invites you to a concert by THE TOY DOLLS on April 24 at Sala Gotycka in Stary Klasztor in Wrocław. The band is considered one of the most popular punk rock groups and has been active for over 45 years. Its leader is Michael “Olga” Algar. Tickets for the band's concerts sell out long before the event date. Their shows are known for jokes and humor, with vocalist Olga leading the way.

The band was formed in England in 1979. It caught the attention of local audiences by twice performing as support on the Angelic Upstarts tour. It then began headlining its own tours in the UK and across Europe. What set it apart from other Oi! scene bands was its sense of humor and lyrics, often built on wordplay. Some of its best-known songs include:

• “Yul Brynner Was a Skinhead”
• “James Bond Lives Down Our Street”
• “Nellie the Elephant” (cover of a children's nursery rhyme)

The albums “Dig That Groove Baby” (1983) and “Absurd-Ditties” (1993) are widely regarded as among the greatest punk albums of all time. The band's discography includes over 50 releases, including live recordings and compilations, with a dozen or so studio albums.

The band is also known for its covers. Among the songs it has reworked are:

• Ricky Martin (“Livin’ La Vida Loca”)
• Europe (“The Final Countdown”)
• Chuck Berry (“No Particular Place to Go”)
• Elvis Presley (“Blue Suede Shoes”)
• Johann Sebastian Bach (“Toccata in D minor”)