Slade facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Slade
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Slade in 1973. Left to right: Jim Lea, Don Powell, Noddy Holder, Dave Hill
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Walsall and Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, UK |
| Genres | Glam rock |
| Years active | 1966 – present |
| Labels | Polydor Records RCA |
| Members | Dave Hill Don Powell John Berry Mal McNulty |
| Past members | Noddy Holder Jim Lea Steve Whalley Steve Makin Craig Fenney Dave Glover Trevor Holliday |
Slade is a famous English rock band. They started making music in 1966. Slade became super popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
They released fifteen studio albums and four live albums. Slade had huge success around the world. They were especially popular in the UK and Europe. Six of their songs reached number one on the UK music charts. They also had 24 songs that made it into the top forty!
The original band members went their separate ways in 1992. But two of them, guitarist Dave Hill and drummer Don Powell, started a new version of the band called Slade II. This new band still tours and plays music today. In 1975, the band even made a film called Slade in Flame.
The Original Band Members
The classic lineup of Slade had four main members. Each member played an important role in the band's sound.
- Noddy Holder – He was the lead singer. Noddy also played guitar and bass guitar.
- Dave Hill – He played guitars and sang. Dave also played bass guitar.
- Jim Lea – Jim played bass guitar and sang. He also played keyboards, violin, and guitars.
- Don Powell – Don was the band's drummer. He also played other percussion instruments.
Their Music and Style
Slade was known for their energetic and catchy rock songs. They were a big part of the glam rock movement. Glam rock bands often wore flashy clothes and makeup. Slade's style was very bold and exciting. They loved to put on a big show for their fans.
Their songs often had sing-along choruses. This made them very popular for live concerts. Many of their songs are still played today. They are especially popular during holidays like Christmas.
Slade Today
Even though the original band split up, Slade's music lives on. Dave Hill and Don Powell continue to perform as Slade II. They keep the band's legacy alive. Their music has influenced many other rock bands. Slade's songs are still loved by fans of all ages.
Images for kids
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Slade in their early days in 1969. From left: Powell, Lea, Holder, Hill.
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Noddy Holder (right) and Dave Hill (left) in 1973. They are showing off their cool glam rock fashion.
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Slade performing live in Norway in 1977.
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Slade performing at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff in December 1981.
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Slade performing in 2011. From left to right: John Berry, Dave Hill and Mal McNulty.
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Don Powell signing his book Look Wot I Dun – My Life in Slade in 2014.
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Slade has inspired many bands, like Quiet Riot. Quiet Riot covered two of Slade's songs: "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now".
See also
In Spanish: Slade para niños
