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Slade is tagged as: glam rock, classic rock, rock, hard rock, 70s

Slade is a glam rock / 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 rec...
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Top 10 Slade Songs
Merry Xmas Everybody
Cum On Feel The Noize
Gudbuy T'Jane
Far Far Away
Coz I Luv You
Merry Christmas Everybody
My Oh My
Mama Weer All Crazee Now
Run Runaway
Everyday
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Wall Of Hits
Sladest
Merry Xmas Everybody
Slade in Flame
Feel the Noize: The Very Best of Slade
Slayed?
Greatest Hits
The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome
You Boyz Make Big Noize
Old New Borrowed and Blue
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