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 band once written off as yesterday’s glitter returned with a message: they hadn’t vanished — they’d been sharpening their sou

Makowski’s final line — “it’s nice to see that the old boppers are still around” — lands as both a wink and a salute.

A rare, unguarded look at Noddy Holder — vocalist, songwriter, actor, and one of Britain’s most distinctive musical voices.

A one‑page New Musical Express advert promoting Slade’s Flame soundtrack and nationwide cinema rollout. A bold Polydor advert announcing the single “How Does It Feel,” backed with “So Far, So Good,” and promoting the February cinema schedule for Slade’s feature film Flame. A classic mid‑70s multimedia push tying together film, soundtrack, and single. 📰 Overview Published on February 15, 1975, this New Musical Express advert forms part of the promotional campaign for Slade’s

A vibrant Music Star cover and feature spotlighting Slade’s flamboyant guitarist Dave Hill, celebrating his larger-than-life image and the band’s continued dominance in the glam rock scene. Dave Hill — the glittering, mirror-balled showman of Slade — takes centre stage. Music Star Date: July 6, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dave Hill featured prominently on the Music Star cover • Focus on his extravagant stage outfits and wild hairstyle • Slade riding hi

Overview This two‑page Disc Magazine feature by Andy Blackford profiles Sue, an 18‑year‑old self‑proclaimed “greatest Slade fan in the world.”The article blends humor and empathy, chronicling Sue’s devotion to the band — from plastering her bedroom walls with Slade posters to attending every concert she could reach.Blackford’s writing captures the intensity of early‑’70s fan culture, portraying Sue as both passionate and reflective about her connection to the group. Photograp