Palmolive

Born

1954-12-26

Birthplace

Melilla, Spain

Biography

Paloma McLardy (née Romero, born 26 December 1954), known as Palmolive, is a Spanish drummer and songwriter who was a member of influential early punk bands. She founded the Slits toward the end of 1976. After leaving that group in 1978, she joined the Raincoats and performed on their first album, The Raincoats. Palmolive is featured in the documentary film "Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits," and also appeared in the 2019 four-part Epix documentary "Punk."