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 [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/3996641-Rockslide-2]Rockslide[/url], 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