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Dave Hill (Slade) (June 24, 1972) – Melody Maker – “Blind Date with”

  • Writer: Slade
    Slade
  • Jun 24, 1972
  • 2 min read

The June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker features Slade guitarist Dave Hill as the guest reviewer in the popular “Blind Date” singles review column.


Publication: Melody Maker

Date: June 24, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Blind Date / Singles Reviews (Page 36)


THE STORY

Dave Hill gives his honest opinions on a selection of new singles, including tracks by Free (“Catch A Train”), The Beach Boys (“Alone”), Roxy Music (“Re-make/Re-model”), The Who (“Join Together”), Creedence Clearwater Revival, Marc Bolan, and others. He comments on each record’s style, sound, and commercial potential while sharing his personal taste in music.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

In June 1972 Slade were rapidly rising as one of Britain’s top glam rock acts. This “Blind Date” appearance shows Dave Hill’s down-to-earth personality and musical opinions during the band’s early breakthrough period, offering a fun insight into how working musicians viewed contemporary releases.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Guest appearance in weekly singles review column

Era: 1972 (Slade early Glam breakthrough)

Tone: Honest, opinionated, conversational

Photography/Illustration: 

Large illustrated portrait of Dave Hill by Jimmy Terrell


WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold headline “BLIND DATE with DAVE HILL”

  • Large illustration of Dave Hill

  • Multiple single reviews with Dave’s comments on each track

  • References to Slade and his role as lead guitarist

  • Classic Melody Maker layout with dotted border and dense text


RELATED MATERIAL 

This Dave Hill feature is from the same June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker as the Electric Light Orchestra / The Move single announcement. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.





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