The Black Country boys who made glam rock stomp, shout and spell badly on purpose! Slade were formed in Wolverhampton, England, in 1966 as The N’Betweens. By 1969 they’d become Ambrose Slade, then simply Slade under the guidance of manager Chas Chandler (ex-Animals, Jimi Hendrix discoverer). From skinhead boot-boy beginnings they exploded into the ultimate 1970s glam sensation – top hats, mirrors, misspelt song titles and the loudest live shows on the planet The Classic Line-

Wolves’ finest export: Slade – loud, proud, and unapologetically Brummie! From mis-spelt anthems to Christmas domination, Slade turned working-class grit into glam gold. This ever-growing archive collects every UK single, album, advert, review, chart entry, and feature from the music papers – all sourced from original 1970s issues. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). (below is just a listing, at the moment as entries are made links will be add

Noddy & Jim's Ooh La La In L.A. Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1987, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: BOYZ 2), Slade’s “We Won't Give In” was their defiant late-’80s anthem. Backed with “Ooh La La In L.A.,” both written by Noddy Holder & Jim Lea — “We Won't Give In” produced by Jim Lea, “Ooh La La In L.A.” by John Punter — this final classic-lineup single did not chart. Licensed from RCA-BMG, issued in picture sleeve. The last hurrah before the

A Charity Christmas Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1985, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 40449), Slade’s “Do You Believe In Miracles” was their charity Christmas single — all publishing royalties donated equally to Band Aid Trust and British Children in Need (NSPCC). Backed with the swing version of “My Oh My,” produced by John Punter (A) and Monty Babson (B). Peaked at No. 54 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in standard 7

A Cheapskate Christmas Party Cracker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1980, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: CHEAP 11 / LYN 9116 / LYN 9117), Slade’s *Xmas Ear Bender* was their festive party assault. Featuring the Reading Choir on “Merry Xmas Everybody,” a wild “Okey Cokey,” and a live “Get Down And Get With It” (mixed by Mike Robinson & Slade), this three-track holiday romp — pressed by Lyntone with solid and knockout centres — peaked at No. 70 o

Slade’s "Help Us Celebrate" , a one-page article, 1973.

Slade’s Exclusive Slade's one-page cover feature in Look-In  magazine, was released in the UK on October 5, 1974, as part of the popular...

Slade’s Don's Dreams , a cover and one-page feature in Music Star Magazine , August 24, 1974.

Slade’s SUPERSLADE , an article in Official Magazine , May 1974. Cover Inside Cover Page 3 Page 4

A Slade Frontman Glam Spotlight Published in the UK on January 5, 1974, Music Star Magazine’s cover featured Slade frontman Noddy Holder. The cover captured Noddy at the height of Slade’s chart domination, fresh off “Merry Xmas Everybody”’s Christmas No. 1 triumph. A classic slice of early ’74 Slade mania. Cover Overview Publication Details Magazine: Music Star (UK). Date: January 5, 1974. Format: One-page front cover. Do you have this Music Star cover in your archive? R

Slade steam into the new year – Bravo’s glam kings blast off 1974! Slade’s cover article in Bravo Magazine (No. 1, January 1, 1974) – “With Slade and steam into the new year,” plus poster and Star Album Bonanza, and the “Who among you will be Girl and Boy of the Year” contest. More Slade continental conquests added weekly.

Slade's "meet the Wizard of Nod!" one-page cover of Music Star magazine, November 3, 1973

Slade’s Double Up On Slade , a cover and one-page article on Dave Hill in Music Star Magazine , September 15, 1973.

Slade’s Hullo T' Slade , a cover and one-page article in Rock Scene Magazine , September 1, 1973.

Slade’s Gudbuy t’Slade! , a cover and one-page article on Dave Hill in Melody Maker , March 10, 1973.

Slade’s Slade Alive!, a Noiz Boiz Lowdown with new action pics all exclusive in Magazine, March 25, 1973. Noiz Boiz Lowdown New Action...

Slade’s supersonic spaceman steals the spotlight – Dave Hill rules the cover! Popswop Magazine, December 30, 1972. More Slade cover conquests added weekly.

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

Slade’s Part of the Glam Rock Movement , a cover and one-page article in Disc Music Newspaper , August 19, 1972.