📰 Ta Very Much Best Live Band Advert: 1973

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 relentless touring schedule, crowd-pleasing anthems like “Coz I Luv You,” and their reputation for chaotic, high-octane shows that left audiences screaming for more.

Advert Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).

Date: January 27, 1973.

Format: One-page advert

Legacy

This advert is a classic early 1973 Slade moment — capturing their live dominance and fan adoration just before “Cum On Feel the Noize” took them to even greater heights.

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