📰 Slade Merry Christmas - Article : Dec. 1971
- Slade
- Dec 25, 1971
- 2 min read
A warm Christmas greeting from Slade to all NME readers, featuring a friendly group portrait of the band wishing everyone a happy festive season.
Slade wish you all a very Merry Christmas — enjoy yourselves!
New Musical Express
Date: December 25, 1971
Length: 2 min read
📰 Key Highlights
• Festive greeting from Slade to NME readers
• Group photo showing Jimmy Lea, Don Powell, Noddy Holder and Dave Hill
• Friendly message: “Hope you all Enjoy yourselves! this Christmas”
• Classic early glam-era band portrait with the band in relaxed, seasonal style
• Captures the approachable, fun side of Slade during their breakthrough year
📰 Overview
Published on December 25, 1971, this seasonal page from NME features Slade spreading holiday cheer to fans at the end of a hugely successful year for the band.
📰 Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: December 25, 1971
Format: Christmas greeting / Band feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 NME Christmas page.
📰 The Story
Slade take a moment to thank their fans and the NME readership with a friendly Christmas message, accompanied by a relaxed group portrait. It reflects the band’s fun, down-to-earth image alongside their high-energy glam rock success.
📰 Visual Archive
Black-and-white group photo of Slade (Jimmy, Don, Noddy and Dave) smiling and posing casually, with each member clearly labelled and a festive greeting above.
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📰 Closing Notes
This December 1971 NME Christmas greeting perfectly captures Slade in their early glam prime — friendly, energetic, and ready to stomp their way into fans’ hearts with holiday cheer.
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