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⭐ Ruby Red – Single: Mar. 1982
A 1982 Slade single revived from a 1978 idea, issued in both 7" and double‑pack formats and peaking at No. 51 in the UK.

Slade
Mar 4, 19823 min read


⭐ We’ll Bring the House Down – Album: Mar. 1981
Slade’s Reading‑fueled comeback — loud, raw, and ready to tear the roof off.

Slade
Mar 13, 19813 min read


⭐ Whatever Happened to Slade – Album: Mar. 1977
Slade’s toughest album — a gritty, overlooked powerhouse from the streets of 1977.

Slade
Mar 19, 19773 min read


📰 SIR NOD STEPS OUT – Mar. 1975
A rare, unguarded look at Noddy Holder — vocalist, songwriter, actor, and one of Britain’s most distinctive musical voices.

Slade
Mar 8, 19753 min read


📰Disc Music Poll Awards– Feb. 1974
A bold, graphic one‑page layout presenting the winners of the 1974 Disc Music Poll Awards — a vivid snapshot of the artists, albums, singles, and personalities who defined the year in British pop culture.

glamslam72
Feb 16, 19743 min read


📰 Hill Junior Marches - Feature: Feb. 1974
A lively, domestic‑set feature in which Dave Hill — Slade’s flamboyant guitarist — reacts to the band’s Disc Music Poll Awards triumphs with trademark charm, humour, and a few surprises from the Hill household.

Slade
Feb 16, 19743 min read


🔘Old New Borrowed And Blue – Album: Feb. 1974
Slade’s Old New Borrowed And Blue arrived on February 15, 1974, debuting at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. Produced by Chas Chandler, the album blends classic Slade stompers with piano‑driven singles that marked a shift in the band’s sound.

Slade
Feb 15, 19745 min read


Top of the Pops — March 22, 1973
A wiped broadcast, but a richly documented one — a night where soul shimmered, glam stomped, and the BBC countdown rolled to the rhythm of “Love Train.”

glamslam72
Mar 21, 19733 min read


📰 Melody Maker Charts – 1 Page: Mar. 1973
A glam‑charged week where Slade stormed to No. 1, Elton John ruled the album charts, and the UK and U.S. scenes revealed two very different musical identities.

Charts
Mar 11, 19737 min read


Gudbuy t’Slade! – Cover: Mar. 1973
A Wolverhampton roar turned global — Slade’s glitter‑charged momentum hits its peak as Dave Hill becomes the visual heartbeat of British glam.

Slade
Mar 10, 19733 min read
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