The Slits were formed in 1976. The original female members were Ari Up (Ariana Foster), with Vivianne Albertine and Tessa Politt replacing founding members Palmolive (Paloma Romera) (who left to join The Raincoats), Kate Korus and Suzi Gutsy. Budgie (aka Pete Clarke, formerly of The Spitfire Boys and later to join Siouxsie and the Banshees) was their male drummer. They released their first reggae-tinged punk debut, Cut, in 1979.