In 1978 four New Zealand musicians, having heard so much about New York, decided to check it out.
They became well-known for busking the pavements of Manhattan, played clubs such as CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City many times, attracted notice from serious A&R names, and became friendly with David Lange during his visits to New York. They released two albums, one of them recorded on the sidewalk.
WEA
Proteus Records
In the early 1980s The Drongos were named New Zealand Cultural Ambassadors to the US
Jean McAllister - guitar, vocals
Richard Kennedy - guitar, vocals
Tony McMaster - bass
Stanley John Mitchell - drums