Slade: (Glam Yobs)

A Record Mirror Eurovision Tease Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s one-page news feature included “Slade to Play for Europe” revealed that Slade had been invited to represent Britain... Feature Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK). Date: December 9, 1972. Format: One-page news feature. Key Text (from the original article) **SLADE TO PLAY FOR EUROPE** RECORD MIRROR, DECEMBER 9, 1972 Slade to play for Europe SLADE have been book

A Veronica Dave Hill Spotlight Published on December 9, 1972, Veronica Magazine’s cover and four-page feature “Slade In Conversation” spotlighted guitarist Dave Hill — the flamboyant “Silent Knight” of Slade. The article delved into Hill’s guitar wizardry, his stage persona, the band’s meteoric rise, and the craze for their glam-rock anthems. A deep dive into Slade at their 1972 peak. Feature Overview Publication Details Magazine: Veronica Magazine (UK). Date: December 9, 1

Slade's Crazee Christmas Conquest The week December 3 - 9 December 1972, Slade’s Slayed? entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 5 — the beginning of an unstoppable 25-week run that saw it hit No. 1 for three weeks (January 13, January 27, and February 3, 1973). Produced by Chas Chandler, this glam-rock masterpiece — featuring “Gudbuy T’Jane” and “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” — became Slade’s defining album and one of the biggest sellers of the era. Chart Overview Release Detai

Slade’s Noddy Holder , a cover and one-page article in Popfoto Magazine , December 1, 1972.

A Crazee Glam-Rock No. 1 Rampage Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in November 1972 (street date December 1, 1972), on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2383 163), Slade’s Slayed? was their third studio album and glam-rock masterpiece. Produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions at Olympic Studios, this 10-track assault — featuring “Gudbuy T’Jane,” “Mama Weer All Crazee Now,” and “The Whole World’s Goin’ Crazee” — stormed to No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for 3 weeks, staying Top

All thumbs for the new single – it's a Slade of approval! one-page advert in Melody Maker, November 18, 1972.

Slade deliver another glam stomper – is this their biggest yet? Slade’s "Gudbuy T’Jane", review in Record Mirror, November 18, 1972.

Noddy turns Rainbow into a footy sing-along – pure Slade madness! Slade’s Slade and the Masses, a one-page concert review of their Rainbow Theatre gig in Record Mirror, November 18, 1972. AFTER seeing Tony Prince conduct three thousands screaming teenies in a rousing version of Too Young at the Osmands Rainbow concert last week, it was nice to join in with Slade and the massed voices of the London football supporters in You'll Never Walk Alone on Saturday night. Arch loon, sh

Slade smash the 'dumb rockers' myth wide open! Jim Lea – “Jointly responsible for the group's original material” – in Sounds, November 18, 1972.

Slade spark total teen hysteria – black marias needed for escape! cover insert in Record Mirror, November 18, 1972. AT THE Winter Gardens, Bournemouth last week Slade found themselves in the centre of fan mania. To escape after their perform-ance the group used a black maria as a decoy vehicle and travelled in a second black maria to get them to safety. As all of the concerts have been sell-outs, Slade decided to give more fans a chance of obtaining tickets for their Bristol

Slade turn the hall into a football terrace – total pandemonium! a Nod’s as good as a wink, concert review in Disc, November 18, 1972.

A Gudbuy T' Jane Jukebox Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 17, 1972, Slade’s “Gudbuy T' Jane” Polydor (catalogue: 2058 312) was b acked with “I Won’t Let It ‘Appen Agen.” This glam-rock stomper and gritty B-side (both written by Lea, Holder, produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions), were issued as the second commercial single from Slayed? . It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks, certified Silver by BPI. Issued in paper labels, in

Slade’s "Traumatic America" , a one-page feature on Don Powell in New Musical Express , November 4, 1972

Crazy in the Music Scene The Glam Rock Freebie Hit Slade’s “The Whole World's Goin' Crazy” 7-inch flexi disc single, was released in the UK on October 20, 1972, as a free insert with the first issue of Music Scene magazine. Backed with “Bonnie Charlie” by Mike Hugg, this high-energy glam rock track, written by Noddy Holder, was a taster from the soon to be released album Slayed?. Produced by Chas Chandler, the A-side’s anthemic chant and stomping rhythm captured Slade’s infec

Slade’s Slade T-Shirts, Vests and Pillow Cases, a cover and lyric sheet for "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" in Disco 45 Magazine, October 20, 1972.

Slade’s "Slade & Thin Lizzy" , a one-page on tour advert in New Musical Express , October 14, 1972.

Slade’s "Slade Scrap Shows" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , October 14, 1972.

Slade’s "Slade Driver" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , October 7, 1972.

Slade’s "Slade Dates" , a one-page feature in New Musical Express , October 7, 1972.

Slade’s "Slade Alive In U.K." , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , October 7, 1972.