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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 ...
- London, England
- 1976–1982, 2005–2010
The Slits were the first women-led punk band, challenging the masculine rulebook and inspiring a feminist revolution. Ari Up, Viv Albertine and Tessa Pollit share their stories of how they formed, toured and evolved as The Slits, and how they continue to influence music today.
Sep 7, 2023 · The Slits' Cut was a groundbreaking record that blended punk, pop and dub influences, and featured the band's iconic cover image. Learn about the album's history, reception and legacy, and listen to the deluxe edition.
- Tim Peacock
- 4 min
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Mar 23, 2018 · Fri 23 Mar 2018 07.00 EDT. H ere is a well-intentioned but baggy, unfocused and unsatisfying documentary about punk legends the Slits, which feels like an assemblage of footage that could have...
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Apr 26, 2018 · The Slits were a British all-female punk band that broke music and gender barriers in the '70s. Watch the film Here to Be Heard to learn about their history, influence and challenges, featuring interviews with band members and contemporaries.
The slits are one of the most standout female punk rock bands of the 1970s. They are a big name alongside acts like the Raincoats and Liliput and first hit the stage with their debut tour with...
