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Slade’s ultimate rockin’ survivor – back in touch with Don Powell

Posted on December 22, 2020 by writewyattuk

It was a grey and overcast day in Silkeborg, but Don Powell wasn’t overly bothered about that. “It’s just grey skies here, a bit overcast, but whatever. We’ve been pretty lucky here really, and after spending quite a bit of … Continue reading →

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Old, new, hallowed and true – back in touch with Slade legend Dave Hill

Posted on December 7, 2018 by writewyattuk

If it’s December, Slade must be doing the rounds again, in the post Holder/Lea configuration they’ve worked in for 25-plus years. And it’s not long after ‘Super Yob’ guitar hero Dave Hill calls me from his home in the Black … Continue reading →

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Takin’ Me Bak ‘Ome – talking Slade with Don Powell

Posted on December 15, 2017 by writewyattuk

Christmas was way into the distance when I tracked Don Powell down in Denmark, but the legendary drummer – on a rare break from the live circuit – soon brought the subject up. As I properly introduced myself and mentioned … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the memoirs – catching up with Slade’s Dave Hill

Posted on December 18, 2015 by writewyattuk

Looking at the extensive list of past shows on Don Powell’s website, it’s clear that Slade are old hands at this touring lark. An impressive archive of on-stage engagements runs from March 1963, and it’s fair to say Don’s diary remains … Continue reading →

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