All the members of Slade grew up in the Black Country. Drummer Don Powell and bassist Jim Lea were born and … See more

In 1964, drummer Don Powell and guitarist Dave Hill were part of a Midland-based group called the Vendors. Regulars on the club circuit, they had also recorded a privately pressed four-track EP. At the time, Noddy Holder was … See more

Many Slade songs were written specifically for audience participation, such as "Get Down and Get With It", "Mama Weer All Crazee Now", "Cum on Feel the Noize", "Give Us a Goal", "We'll Bring The House Down", "Ro… See more

Slade have influenced numerous artists including: Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins, the Ramones, Sex Pistols, the Clash, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, Poison, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister, the Undertones, … See more

• The Slade Story by George Tremlett. London: Futura Publications, 1975. ISBN 0-86007-193-6
• Slade, Feel the Noize!: An Illustrated Biography by Chris Charlesworth. London: Omnibus Press, 1984. … See more