Wolves’ finest export: Slade – loud, proud, and unapologetically Brummie!

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-

Released: November 27, 1987 (UK) Label: Cheapskate Records Catalogue Number: BOYZ 2 Format: 7" Vinyl Single A defiant late‑’80s Slade anthem, issued as the final classic‑lineup single and backed with the LA‑themed rocker Ooh La La In L.A. Released independently on Cheapskate Records, We Won’t Give In captured Slade’s determination and melodic grit at the close of their 1980s output. Though it did not chart, the single remains a key artifact of the band’s final phase. 🔘 Overv

Label: Cheapskate Records Catalogue Number: CHEAP 11 / LYN 9116 / LYN 9117 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre / Knockout Centre) Released: November 28, 1980 (UK) A festive Cheapskate compilation single — mixing Slade’s Christmas classic, party cuts, and a live favourite. 🔘 Overview Xmas Ear Bender was released on November 28, 1980 as a UK 7" single on Cheapskate Records (CHEAP 11). Cut at Lyntone (LYN 9116 / LYN 9117), the release functioned as a seasonal Slade “party sin

A festive, star-studded Music Star magazine cover celebrating the Christmas period with Slade, while teasing an inside story on Suzi Quatro and festive songwords from Donny & Marie. Slade bring the glam cheer to Music Star’s starry 100th issue — time to celebrate! Music Star Date: December 21, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade members (including Dave Hill in flamboyant fur and hat) dominating the cover • Central festive figure in white surrounded by fea

A vibrant Music Star cover and feature spotlighting Slade’s flamboyant guitarist Dave Hill, celebrating the band’s massive success and their larger-than-life glam image during one of their peak years. Slade double up — Dave Hill and the boys dominate the cover and the charts in 1973. Music Star Date: September 15, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dave Hill and Slade featured prominently on the Music Star cover • Focus on the band’s chart dominance and high-e

A vibrant Rock Scene magazine cover and feature spotlighting Slade at the height of their glam glory, celebrating the band’s outrageous style, chart dominance, and unstoppable live energy with the playful headline “Hullo T' Slade”. Slade stomp the cover — the glitter kings of 1973 bring their stomping glam to Rock Scene. Rock Scene Date: September 1, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade featured prominently on the cover in full colourful glam regalia • Nod

A riot of colour, noise, and glam‑rock swagger — Slade explode off the page in this exclusive preview of a larger feature.

A vibrant Popfoto magazine cover starring Slade’s charismatic frontman Noddy Holder in full glam regalia, complete with his trademark mirrored top hat and electric guitar, promoting extra posters and Sweet content during the peak of the 1972 glam explosion. Noddy Holder brings the stomp and sparkle — Slade dominate the Popfoto cover in classic 1972 style. Popfoto Date: December 1, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold cover portrait of Noddy Holder in red shi

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