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Takin’ Me Bak ‘Ome – talking Slade with Don Powell
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
Thanks for the memoirs – catching up with Slade’s Dave Hill
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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Tagged Bilston, Chas Chandler, Dave Hill, Don Powell, Graham Swinnerton, Jim lea, John Berry, Mal McNulty, Merry Xmas Everybody, Mud, Noddy Holder, Preston, Slade, Slade in Flame, wolverhampton
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Slade are for life – not just for Christmas
On the weekend BBC4 rightly celebrated the festive glory that is Slade – with a dusted-off documentary, songs from the Beeb archive songs, and the first terrestrial screening of the wondrous Flame for many moons – writewyattuk decided it was … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged BBC 6, Christmas, Johnny Walker, Mark Kermode, Noddy Holder, Radcliffe and Maconie, Radio 5 Live, Slade, Slade in Flame, The Grimleys
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