A playful, personality‑driven PopFax profile capturing Dave Hill’s style, humour, and glam‑rock identity through rapid‑fire facts and a bold monochrome portrai

A brief but energetic NME announcement marking Slade’s return from Australia and the launch of their next chart‑bound single, “Cum On Feel The Noiz,” alongside fresh UK and European tour plans.

A politically charged week in British music: unions rally behind the Strawbs, T. Rex prepare for a world tour with no UK dates, and Slade gear up for another chart assault.

Slade's NME Live Band Crown Claim Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s advert “Ta Very Much Best Live Band” proudly proclaimed Slade as the UK’s top live act, celebrating their explosive stage energy and fan mania during their rapid glam-rock rise. The bold, cheeky ad with Noddy Holder’s signature “Ta very much!” catchphrase front and center, thanking fans for voting them the best live band in recent polls or reader surveys. It highlighted Slade’s r

Slade's NME Poll Double Victory Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s one-page advert “MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR FANS FOR MAKING US No. 1 BRITISH GROUP and No. 1 BRITISH LIVE BAND” was a heartfelt thank-you from Slade to their fans for topping two major categories in the 1972 NME Readers Poll. The ad featured the band’s classic logo and a simple, grateful message signed by Jim (Lea), Don (Powell), Dave (Hill), and Nod (Holder), with production credits fo

Slade's "Slayed" retains its number one place on the NME British albums chart as published in New Musical Express, January 27, 1973. Slade released Slayed?  in November 1972, their third studio album, on Polydor Records. The British glam rock band's follow-up to the live sensation Slade Alive! , it captures their high-octane energy with raw, stomping tracks blending hard rock and pop hooks. Written primarily by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler at Olympi

Slade return from America – louder, dafter, and ready to reclaim the throne! Slade’s Slade Bak 'Ome , a three-page feature in Music Scene, January 1, 1973. More Slade homecoming chaos added weekly. The noise that greeted Slade when they walked on stage was comparable to that made by the Shed when Peter Osgood heads in yet another goal. It continued throughout the concert, and by the time the kids had jumped to their feet and started giving a cross between the Black Power and

One page article Circus magazine, January 1, 1973. ON THE HORIZON Slade: Love Me Or I'll Kick You In The Head With My Silver Boots by Janis Schacht Slade: Skinheads in silver boots show England that ugly is beautiful. But would you let your sister marry one? A Il right everybody, let your hair let your hair down down I want to see everybody get off their seats, clap your hands and stamp your feet GET DOWN AND GET WITH IT!" One/Two/Three/Four. stomp stomp stomp goes the music.

Slade crowned kings of 1972 – Circus declares Slayed? the ultimate glam smash! Slade’s Album Of The Year, a one-page advert in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1973. More Slade chart triumphs added weekl

Slade's Music Scene Magazine Full-Page Promo Published in the UK on January 1, 1973, Music Scene magazine featured a full-page advert announcing Slade’s new album Slayed? is also available on music cassette. The advert promoted the album as a major release, highlighting its availability in both vinyl LP and cassette formats for fans to enjoy the band’s latest stomping glam-rock anthems at home. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Music Scene (UK). Date: January 1, 1