Yes, i was referring to their Art School days where i think Colin was taught by Brian Eno's old lecturer ( could be wrong though ! ) and Bruce an AV technician. IIRC they were called Overload back then. The name changed around the time Graham Lewis ( who went to Hornsey College Of Art ) joined.
I'm sure Keith or Gnomon will correct any errors!
I don't recall any gigs by Wire in Watford at that time though.