The Slits

Formed: 1976

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Disbanded: 1981

Genre: Pop/Rock

Group Members: Viv Albertine, Steve Beresford, Palmolive, Tessa Pollitt, Ari Up, Kate Korus, Suzi Gutsy, Bruce Smith, Budgie

Biography: Along with the Raincoats and Liliput, the Slits are one of the most significant female punk rock bands of the late '70s. Not only did they bravely (or foolishly, you be the judge) leap into the fray with little, if any, musical ability (on their debut tour with the Clash, Mick Jones used to tune their ...Read full biography

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Cut

Released: 1979

Label: Koch Entertainment

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Cut

Released: 1979

Label: Island

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Almost as well-known for its cover (the three Slits are half-naked and covered in mud) as for its music, Cut is an ebullient piece of post-punk mastery that finds the Slits' interest in Caribbean and African ...Read full review

More Slits albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (7), Singles & EPs (3), DVD/Video (1)

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