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The Drones

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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