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    The Drones

    British punk formed in October 1976 in Manchester and relocated to London; disbanded around 1982. The band started out in 1974 as a Glam Rock band called Rockslide, releasing a single in October 1975.

    Reformed in 1996 for the Holidays In The Sun Festival, followed by gigs in Japan and USA.
    M.J Drone died Jan 10,2013.

    Classic line-up (1976-1979):
    M. J. Drone (Mike Howells) - vocals, guitar
    Gus Gangrene (Gary Callender) - lead guitar
    Whispa (Steve Cundall) - bass
    Pete Purrfect (Peter Howells) - drums

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