The Trons
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The Trons are an all robot band, comprising Ham (lead guitar, vocals), Wiggy (guitar), Swamp (drums) and Fifi (keyboards). Each member has meccano fingers, run by computer. They were created, and are managed and programmed, by Greg Locke. Live performances have included the Hamilton "Ignition Fringe Festival" in 2008. The band achieved rapid international attention. Within one week of their Sister Robot video being posted on YouTube (11 June 2008) it had achieved >50000 views, and exceeded 750000 by 30 June, being one of the most popular New Zealand videos in that time. By 18 June Locke had appeared on Campbell Live about the project, and made the front page of the Waikato Times on 24 June.
Published Articles
- The Trons, Mammoth 8, June 2-June 15 2008
- Robots Rock the World, Waikato Times, 24 June 2008, P1
