SLADE

 

WILL SLADE ever leave their fans disappointed? Will news editor Simon Hills ever appreciate heavy rock?

The answer will probably remain no.

But the crowd gathered in this glorious piece of architecture certainly do love Slade, and eagerly awaited sightings of the four.

Imagine the scene: the church organ droning amid thunder and lightning through chapel windows.

"Dearly beloved, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here tonight to join this Rrrock and this Rrroll in Holy catastrophe," preached dog collared Noddy.

"I've seen the light," chorused rothers Hill and Lea before bursting full steam into 'Rock and Roll Preacher'

The congregation were a hive of activity -- one female member in the balcony even attempted an Erika Roe. Slade crashed on, missing the side show. 'Lock Up Your Daughters', 'Ruby Red','A Night To Remember' and 'Everyday' were just a handful of the musical commotion and the energy and spirit on offer from Jimmy Lea and Dave Hill was invaluable. Noddy was his chatty enthusiastic self --- being both suggestive and witty. Slade are one of the few bands that have a genuine performer/audience relationship. The boisterous few that clamber on stage are welcomed by the band and only when the swarm of denim overflows are the fans gently removed by the road crew.

KAREN HARVEY

RECORD MIRROR

Holder photo courtesy of Dave Kemp