The Slugs were started by brothers Dag (guitar) and Gregg (bass) Juhlin  and their friend, guitarist Al Paulson in Park Ridge, Illinois. In the early 1980s, the trio put out an ad for a drummer that was answered by Chicago native Mike Halston, with the band officially formed on March 5, 1983.
The Slugs were formed in Park Ridge, Illinois, by brothers Dag and Gregg Juhlin, along with their friend Al Paulson, in the early 1980s. The trio advertised for a drummer, which was answered by Mike Halston, who joined the band officially on March 5, 1983.