Formed by guitarist Anthony ‘Bones’ Roberts

Broken Bones are from Stoke-on-Trent , England, and were formed by guitarist Anthony “Bones” Roberts in 1983, after he left Discharge. The original line-up included Tony’s twin brother Terence “Tezz” Roberts (also ex-Discharge) on bass, Nick “Nobby” Dobson on vocals and drummer Darren “Bazz” Burgress. Their first single “Decapitated” was released in January 1984, with the follow-up single “Crucifix” released in May 1984. Terry Roberts left the band to join U.K. Subs and Paul “Oddy” Hoddy replaced him on bass. This line-up signed to Fall Out Records and recorded the band’s first album Dem Bones , produced by Mike Stone. They toured around Europe and North America, mostly as support.In Germany, the first two singles were gathered on the mini-album I. O. U…Nothing and released through Aggressive Rock Produktionen.