Oberkampf were a French punk rock band formed in Paris in 1978. The band was originally named Oberkampf Contingent, taking its name from the Oberkampf metro station in Paris. The founding lineup consisted of Pat Kebra (guitar), Joe Hell (vocals), Buck-Dali (bass), and Dominik Descoubes (drums). Prior to the finalization of the core lineup, the band briefly included vocalist Jérôme Thaillande and bassist Serge Ployaert.
The band was active from 1978 to 1985. Their musical style is classified as punk rock, with later work incorporating post-punk elements.
Discography
Albums:
- P.L.C. (1983)
- Cris sans thème (1985)
Singles:
- "Couleurs sur Paris" (1981)
- "Fais attention" (1985)
- "Maximum" (1983)
- "La Marseillaise" (1983)
- "Linda" (1983)
Oberkampf is recognized as one of the notable French punk bands of the early 1980s, contributing to the development of the punk rock scene in France during that period.
