sentences:  Originally composed of Gary Hodges (vocals), 'Hoxton' Tom McCourt (guitar), Steve 'H' Hamer (bass) and Gary Hitchcock (drums), they formed in 1979 and disbanded in 1984 – although new line-ups formed in 2007 and 2008.Many of their songs dealt with violent topics, but the band has claimed they were discussing the realities of inner city life, not promoting violence.Other 4-Skins song topics include police harassment, political corruption, war and unemployment.