The band was based around Dial House , an open - house community near Epping , Essex .
The band was formed when Dial House founder Penny Rimbaud began jamming with Steve Ignorant ( who was staying in the house at the time ) .
The band was based around Dial House , an open - house community near Epping , Essex , and formed when Dial House founder Penny Rimbaud began jamming with Steve Ignorant ( who was staying in the house at the time ) .