Slade were one of the biggest British bands of the 1970s. One of
the early pioneers of gl,am rock they enjoyed an incredible run of
six number one singles, four top-ten albums and a succession of
sell-out tours. However, after a failed attempt at an American
breakthrough in the mid-1970s, Slade returned to Britain and faced
dwindling record sales, smaller concert halls and a music press
that had lost interest in them. By the end of the decade, they were
playing residencies in cabaret clubs and recorded a cover of a
children's novelty song. But then came a last-minute invitation to
play the 1980 Reading Festival, setting into motion one of the most
remarkable comebacks in rock history. As we come to the fiftieth
anniversary of Slade's 1973 annus mirabilis that saw 'Cum On Feel
The Noize', 'Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me' and 'Merry Xmas Everybody' all
enter the UK charts at number one, this book celebrates the music
of Slade. From the band's beginnings in the mid-1960s through each
year of the decade that gave them their biggest successes, every
album and single is examined, as well as their raucous live shows
and colourful media profile.
General
Imprint: |
Sonicbond Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Decades |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Authors: |
Darren Johnson
|
Dimensions: |
210 x 148mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78952-268-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
Books >
Music >
General
|
LSN: |
1-78952-268-4 |
Barcode: |
9781789522686 |
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