A playful, personality‑driven PopFax profile capturing Dave Hill’s style, humour, and glam‑rock identity through rapid‑fire facts and a bold monochrome portrai

A full-page Polydor Records thank-you advertisement from Slade celebrating their status as No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band. Many thanks to all our fans for making us No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band — from Jim, Don, Dave and Nod. New Musical Express Date: January 27, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade officially crowned No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band • Personal thank-you message signed by Jim (Lea), Don (Powell),

A striking full-page Polydor Records advertisement promoting Slade’s new album *Slayed?*. New Album — *Slayed?* — also available on musicassette. Circus Magazine / UK music press Date: January 1, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold colour group photograph of Slade in casual, streetwise poses against a brick wall • Prominent inset of the *Slayed?* album cover showing the band in full glam mode • Clear “NEW ALBUM” announcement with Polydor logo • Emphasis

A bold, dot-patterned full-page advertisement for Slade’s new single “Gudbuy T'Jane”. Slade — new single “Gudbuy T'Jane”. Melody Maker Date: November 18, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New single “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade • Striking group photograph of the band with their trademark pointed-finger pose • Large, graffiti-style “SLADE” and “GUDBUY T'JANE” lettering • Polydor Records branding at the bottom • Classic early glam visual style with halftone dot

A full-page advertisement highlighting that Slade chose SNS Professional Amplification as their sound of choice. Slade choose SNS Professional Amplification — The No. 1 Sound. Beat Instrumental Date: October 1, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade pictured live on stage using SNS equipment • Promotion of SNS as the professional amplification system chosen by Slade • Clear product shots of SNS gear: Lead Stack, Bass Stack, M125 Amplifier/Reverb, PA125 Cont

A celebratory Record Mirror news page featuring Slade receiving silver discs for massive sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome”, alongside updates on Yes and Argent’s American touring success. Slade show gratitude to the Polydor “phone out” girls with silver discs and thanks for their chart-topping success. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade present silver discs to Polydor staff for 250,000 sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome” • Dave Hill pr

A dynamic front-page edition of Disc Music Newspaper headlined by David Bowie opening a new “Rock Arena” venue, alongside a major live shot of Slade in full glam action and a free Bowie poster offer. Bowie launches the Rock Arena — plus Slade stomping live and a free Ziggy poster inside. Disc Music Newspaper Date: August 19, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie opens a new dedicated “Rock Arena” venue • Large, energetic live photo of Slade performing

A playful, rapid‑fire Melody Maker feature capturing Slade’s Dave Hill reacting — with charm, humour, and the occasional raised eyebrow — to a stack of new singles and album tracks dropped on him without warning. Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Length: 4 min read A lively, personality‑driven column that reveals Hill’s instincts as a listener: enthusiastic, blunt, and surprisingly eclectic, with a soft spot for harmonies and a sharp ear for guitar work. A moment of wit, ca

A candid, rough‑edged portrait of a band who survived the clubs, the skinhead era, and the lean years — emerging stronger, louder, and more unified than ever.

A warm Christmas greeting from Slade to all NME readers, featuring a friendly group portrait of the band wishing everyone a happy festive season. Slade wish you all a very Merry Christmas — enjoy yourselves! New Musical Express Date: December 25, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Festive greeting from Slade to NME readers • Group photo showing Jimmy Lea, Don Powell, Noddy Holder and Dave Hill • Friendly message: “Hope you all Enjoy yourselves! this Christmas