Originally calling themselves The Strangers, the band developed their power trio sound based on covering their favorite bands: The Ramones, The Clash, Sex Pistols, Devo and even punk versions of some Chuck Berry classics. Right as the band was booking it's first gig, the three members happened to see the movie A Clockwork Orange at a local theater. They liked what they saw and decided to call themselves The Droogs. They began a steady run for two years playing clubs and parties. Anywhere they could, The Droogs delivered their powerful guitar-laden tribute to the punk sound that was becoming more and more popular in Chicago.
They were under age and only a few Chicago venues like C.O.D., Space Place and the W.Y.O. would book them. The Space Place on West Fulton in Chicago was their favorite place to play and also hang out. They hooked up with Screaming Rachel who ran the Space Place where the crowd sometimes partied in the old concrete pickle vats on the first floor of the club. The Space Place had once been home to a pickle factory and was converted for use as band rehearsal rental and the all-ages night club. A favorite hangout for a few years (1979-1981), The Space Place provided a local alternative to the lame pop music of the late 70's early 1980's.
The Droogs recorded several originals and planned to release an EP but money was tight and it never happened. In the fall of 1981, trouble split up the band and they never played together again. As of the Summer 2009, the three original members have been in contact and a Droogs reunion may happen in the near future! Stay tuned as this band is sure to be a part of the new interest in the early 80's Chicago punk scene.