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Wolverhampton, England (1966 – present)
Slade is a glam / hard rock group from Wolverhampton, England in the West Midlands they were formed in 1966 by Noddy Holder (Lead vocal & Rhythm Guitar), Dave Hill (Lead guitar), Jim Lea (Bass) and Don Powell (Drums). The group started out as the N’Betweens and were mainly a R&B act. They changed their name to Ambrose Slade and later shortened it to just Slade.
In the late 60’s they hooked up with manager Chas Chandler who proved to be the missing link, convincing the group to use the heavier rock style with clapping hands and stamping feet which they had success with live.
This change of direction paid off, and from 1971 to 1975, the band scored a huge number of hit albums and singles. During the heights of their success, Slade out-performed chart rivals like Wizzard, Sweet, T.Rex, Suzi Quattro, Smokie, Gary Glitter and even David Bowie.
In the UK, they achieved 12 top five hits from 1971 to 1974, six of which topped the charts. In total, Slade had 17 top 20 hits between 1971 and 1976 including six #1s, three #2s and two #3s.And the evergreen Merry Xmas Everybody has reached the charts eight times since topping the charts in 1973 until 2006.
When Slade’s success faded in the end of 1970s the band still were able to release credible records.They returned to the UK charts in the early 1980 and even managed to enter the charts in the United States, where the song “Run Runaway” hit #20 thanks to interest from the band Quiet Riot’s cover of the Slade song “Cum On Feel The Noize”.
In the late 60’s they hooked up with manager Chas Chandler who proved to be the missing link, convincing the group to use the heavier rock style with clapping hands and stamping feet which they had success with live.
This change of direction paid off, and from 1971 to 1975, the band scored a huge number of hit albums and singles. During the heights of their success, Slade out-performed chart rivals like Wizzard, Sweet, T.Rex, Suzi Quattro, Smokie, Gary Glitter and even David Bowie.
In the UK, they achieved 12 top five hits from 1971 to 1974, six of which topped the charts. In total, Slade had 17 top 20 hits between 1971 and 1976 including six #1s, three #2s and two #3s.And the evergreen Merry Xmas Everybody has reached the charts eight times since topping the charts in 1973 until 2006.
When Slade’s success faded in the end of 1970s the band still were able to release credible records.They returned to the UK charts in the early 1980 and even managed to enter the charts in the United States, where the song “Run Runaway” hit #20 thanks to interest from the band Quiet Riot’s cover of the Slade song “Cum On Feel The Noize”.
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Wall of Hits
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The Very Best of Slade (disc 1)
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RocknrollHendo wrote:
I got the greatest hits album today, always loved 'Everyday' and 'Cum On Feel The Noize' but didn't take much notice of the rest of their music. So glad I finally did! It's Awesome!
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Glamypunk wrote:
I am always astonished how good the 80's Slade are, too!
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martinisettlin wrote:
Slade <3
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sladev wrote:
ooh la la in..
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razzu wrote:
both alive and alive 2 are some of the finest live albums ever recorded - and this in a time when releasing a live album was considered commercial suicide! ^^ go go slade!!
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neonlights13 wrote:
Lol, I'm hoping Twiggy Manson is joking.
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Lamb_86 wrote:
They like to bring out the lead singer on random shows to scream "It's Christmasssss... "
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Slayer64 wrote:
EXCELLENT and often not given the credit they really deserve. My personal favourites and recommendations are: 'Play It Loud'. 'Alive!'. 'Slayed?'. 'Old, New Borrowed & Blue'. 'Slade In Flame'. 'Nobodys Fools'. 'Whatever Happened To Slade' (possibly my favourite studio album). 'Slade Alive Vol II' - the remastered versions are excellent. Anyone who isn't familiar with any of the above should definitely check them out!
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Moonlight94AG wrote:
I'm not surprise that Merry Xmas is the leader here now. Topical song. Merry Xmas everybody! :)
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carlmarks wrote:
I've been listening to their stuff for the last few days, it's great. "How D'you Ride" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" are my faves so far.
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" is their best song. I love how it comes on every year. Makes me feel warm inside.
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outlawsmc wrote:
'My life is natural', 'i'm mee i'm now and that's orl' , 'i won't let it 'appen agen' are pure class !!! awesome early songs.
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Wunderlich_Twig wrote:
"How does it feel" is great.
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JackHACDC wrote:
AWESOME BAND
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Dudleyfields wrote:
"Hear Me Calling" does exist as a studio recording but it's never been released commercially .It was pressed on acetate.
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wheelofsteel747 wrote:
Slade are amazing, best Glam Rock band for sure.
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Andy_warhola wrote:
Funny picture that's up right now! Slade band members as choir boys :-D
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wwwguru wrote:
Аффтор жжот. Эту фразу они придумали задолго до того, как она появилась в интернете. "coz I luv", "gudbuy " etc.
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leither1875 wrote:
i mean noddy holder is doing adverts for nuts for christ sake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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leither1875 wrote:
THE ORIGINAL SKINHEAD BAND
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- Jun 10 Slade Bobin'O-Club, Paris, France
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