The Slits

The Slits
A reformed lineup of the Slits performs in 2007
A reformed lineup of the Slits performs in 2007
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresPunk rock, post-punk, dub, experimental rock
Years active1976–1982, 2005–2010
LabelsIsland, Y, CBS, Narnack
Past membersAri Up
Palmolive
Suzy Gutsy
Kate Korus
Tessa Pollitt
Viv Albertine
Budgie
Bruce Smith
Hollie Cook
Michelle Hill
NO
Anna Schulte
Adele Wilson
Neneh Cherry
Little Anna

The Slits were a punk rock band based in London, formed there in 1976 by members of the groups the Flowers of Romance and the Castrators. The group's early line-up consisted of Ari Up (Ariane Forster) and Palmolive (a.k.a. Paloma Romero, who played briefly with Spizzenergi and later left to join the Raincoats), with Viv Albertine and Tessa Pollitt replacing founding members Kate Korus and Suzy Gutsy.[1] Their 1979 debut album, Cut, has been called one of the defining releases of the post-punk era.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference The Great Rock Discography was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Dougan, John. "The Slits: Cut" at AllMusic. Retrieved 5 October 2011.