Stiff Little Fingers

The Profile

Stiff Little Fingers are a Northern Irish punk band formed in Belfast in 1977. They broke through with Inflammable Material (1979) and followed with Nobody’s Heroes (1980) and Go for It (1981), mixing punk urgency with reggae influences and politically charged lyrics. The group split in 1983, reformed in 1987, and remains active, releasing No Going Back in 2014.

Original lineup included Jake Burns (vocals, guitar), Henry Cluney (guitar), Ali McMordie (bass), and Brian Faloon (drums), with Jim Reilly later on drums. Signature songs include Alternative Ulster, Suspect Device, and Tin Soldiers.

Reviews hail Inflammable Material as a cornerstone of punk, with Nobody’s Heroes close behind and packed with anthems. Hanx! captures the band’s live ferocity. Go for It shows a tuneful, reggae-tinged evolution with memorable moments. Across pieces, SLF’s Belfast roots, political edge, and sing-along choruses dominate.