Slade is a legendary British rock band that rose to fame in the early 1970s, known for their loud, glam rock sound, distinctive fashion, and massive chart success in the UK. They were pioneers of glam rock alongside bands like T. Rex and Sweet and are perhaps most remembered today for their raucous Christmas hit and singalong anthems.

🎸 Slade – Key Members (Classic Lineup):

• Noddy Holder – Lead vocals & rhythm guitar (distinctive powerful voice)

• Dave Hill – Lead guitar (flamboyant costumes and stage presence)

• Jim Lea – Bass guitar, keyboards, violin, backing vocals, and main songwriter (with Holder)

• Don Powell – Drums

📀 Signature Songs:

• "Merry Xmas Everybody" (1973) – A holiday staple in the UK; hits the charts almost every year.

• "Cum On Feel the Noize" (1973) – A rowdy, singalong anthem (later famously covered by Quiet Riot).

• "Mama Weer All Crazee Now"

• "Gudbuy T' Jane"

• "Coz I Luv You" – A No. 1 hit in 1971.

• "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me"

• "Far Far Away"

🏆 Between 1971–1974, Slade had 6 UK number one singles and 3 albums that hit number one as well.

💥 Style & Influence:

• Known for their phonetic, intentionally misspelled song titles.

• Combined hard rock energy with pop hooks and working-class attitude.

• Their influence is heard in bands like KISS, Quiet Riot, Oasis, and Def Leppard.

• Credited with helping lay the groundwork for both glam metal and punk.

⏳ Later Career:

• In the 1980s, they experienced a second wave of success, including a standout performance at Reading Festival (1980), which revived interest.

• Noddy Holder left in 1992. The band continued as Slade II, with Dave Hill at the helm.

• Though never as huge in the U.S., they have a massive legacy in the UK and Europe.

🤘 Legacy:

• Slade remains one of Britain’s most successful singles bands.

• Their music is known for its joyous, rebellious spirit, and they are often cited as one of the most fun and influential bands of the glam rock era.