Step back into the glitter-soaked, platform-heeled, electric-booted madness of the early 70s – where rock became theatre and the world turned day-glo. This is your time machine built from original music papers, scrapbook clippings, record sleeves, adverts, reviews, and every scrap of 1970–1976 ephemera we can lay our hands on. Feel the bass drum stomp of Slade, the cosmic curl of Bolan’s hair, the sneer of Alice Cooper swinging from a gallows, the alien cool of Bowie’s lightn

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 take their Flame soundtrack on the road – feel the burn! one-page advert in New Musical Express, February 15, 1975.

A Slade Cinema Debut Spotlight Premiere in cinemas across the U.K. on January 12, 1975, Slade’s Slade In Flame — the band’s debut feature film — was a gritty, semi-autobiographical drama directed by Richard Loncraine. The film followed the rise of a fictional glam band, starring Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea, and Don Powell as themselves. An article in the press highlighted the premiere, capturing Slade’s transition from chart-topping rockers to screen stars. Article Overv

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 Dave Hill Music Star , a cover and one-page article in Music Star , July 6, 1974.

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

Slade Dave Hill’s "Hill Junior Marches" , a one-page article in Disc , February 16, 1974.

Slade’s "Better Slade" , a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Slade’s "Singles Are They Really Worth It ?" , a one-page article in Sounds , February 2, 1974.

Slade’s "Raise the Roof" , a one-page review in Melody Maker , February 2, 1974.

Slade’s "Old New Borrowed And Blue" , a one-page album review in Sounds , February 2, 1974.

Slade’s "Slade Spring Tour" , a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Alice Through The Camera Lens," a one-page article in Disc, January 26, 1974.

Slade’s "Snappy Slade" , a one-page article, 1973.