Welcome to the Dave Kemp and Slade Website
Slade. Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell. Between 1972 and 1986 they were the main focus of my life. I lived and breathed the band. In tribute I have created my own website about the happiest times in my life - 15 years following Slade.
Me, fooling around with Nod - 1986
This is a venture I've been meaning to do for years - but have only just got round to finding the time. I hope you enjoy.
And by the way, I still follow the band. I look out for them all the time. I don't think that an internet search engine passes me by without inputting "Slade" to see what results show. The band are just not the main focus of my life anymore - but I still care about them and cherish the good times I had following them.
And by the way, I still follow the band. I look out for them all the time. I don't think that an internet search engine passes me by without inputting "Slade" to see what results show. The band are just not the main focus of my life anymore - but I still care about them and cherish the good times I had following them.
Introduction
Me in 1982 - Till Deaf Us Do Part T Shirt on show...
Hi. I'm Dave Kemp.
I was born in Paddington, London, in 1960. I was a regular kid, an only child from a regular working class family. I became a Slade fan when I was 12.
Shortly after becoming a fan I was fortunate enough to see them play live (March 1973) . Next, I actually met them (in June 1973) and then decided to spend my youthful years following the band all over the UK.
For several years the band were the main thing I lived for.
I eventually was lucky enough to re-start the Slade Fan Club, and run it with the band's official approval (1979). I was pleased to become very close to all the band members and their families.
I have fond memories of these times and before I forget them all I thought that I would put them down on the internet.
I was born in Paddington, London, in 1960. I was a regular kid, an only child from a regular working class family. I became a Slade fan when I was 12.
Shortly after becoming a fan I was fortunate enough to see them play live (March 1973) . Next, I actually met them (in June 1973) and then decided to spend my youthful years following the band all over the UK.
For several years the band were the main thing I lived for.
I eventually was lucky enough to re-start the Slade Fan Club, and run it with the band's official approval (1979). I was pleased to become very close to all the band members and their families.
I have fond memories of these times and before I forget them all I thought that I would put them down on the internet.
Me in the back garden - proud owner of Slayed?
This website therefore is really for my personal use. It's to act as my diary. It will sit in the past. And it will be my personal memories of my teenage years and the fun, laughter and tears of following, who I consider, were Britain's greatest rock band - Slade.
I'm afraid that via this site you won't be able to find updates on what Slade (2) are doing now. I don't actively follow Dave and Don's band - although I have seen them 11 times in concert. I have chosen to keep my memories of Slade as they were when the band consisted of the original foursome. However, I wish Dave and Don well. It's fantastic that they are still playing together and travelling all over the world.
I don't intend to update anything once I've published it, however I will add more memories - when my memory is jogged and I remember extra things.
I'm afraid that via this site you won't be able to find updates on what Slade (2) are doing now. I don't actively follow Dave and Don's band - although I have seen them 11 times in concert. I have chosen to keep my memories of Slade as they were when the band consisted of the original foursome. However, I wish Dave and Don well. It's fantastic that they are still playing together and travelling all over the world.
I don't intend to update anything once I've published it, however I will add more memories - when my memory is jogged and I remember extra things.
Don (with beard), Kevin Massey and me. 8 Sept 1979
If you're a big fan, then I hope you find this site interesting. It might contain little facts about the band that you were unaware of.
Sorry if some of the info is trivial - but the throw-away facts are the things that I tend to remember!
You will see I have published galleries of some of my own personal photos - that I have kept private up until now. Please - do not use any of these without my authority - drop me an email if you want to use any.
Me and the long-suffering Babs.
If you enjoy my site then please let me know either by email to noizefeeler@aol.com or via the Guest Book.
I have really enjoyed this project. After years of having my Slade memorabilia stored away it's made me get all the boxes out of the loft and look through it all again. All the memories came flooding back as soon as the first box opened. I have relived the highs and lows of the great rock and roll band who took up such a great portion of my life.
Dave 4th June 2009
I have really enjoyed this project. After years of having my Slade memorabilia stored away it's made me get all the boxes out of the loft and look through it all again. All the memories came flooding back as soon as the first box opened. I have relived the highs and lows of the great rock and roll band who took up such a great portion of my life.
Dave 4th June 2009
Update
Me and Nod - Nov 2011 - photo by Gill Thompson
Since the publishing of this website I am pleased that so many Slade related people have got back in touch.
My good friend from West Hampstead, Miles Tredinnick (who previously called himself Riff Regan - singer with punk band London) found my site. He mentioned it to Alan Heywood (another old friend and Don's accountant) - who showed it to Don himself on a visit to London. Subsequently, I'm now back in touch with Don, after he sent me a suprise email.
I'm also now in contact Dave Hill's sister Carol - who lives in Cyrpus. I got in touch with Carol after her son Matthew had read the site and sent me an email.
Also, my first Slade Pen Pal from 1974, Mary Young from Stechford, Birmingham found the site while surfing the internet - and contacted me after many years. We had written to each other for years in the 70's and 80's - but had lost touch. Suprisingly, she had moved away from the Midlands and now lives in the neighbouring village to me in Cambridgeshire.
Even Jackie Enright, who used to work at the printers in West Hampstead that I used to print the Slade Fan Club magazines, got back in touch!
Added to that, I have now been re-united with Slade fans including Kevin Massey, Julyet Burcombe, Simon Harvey and many others that I used to travel to Slade gigs with!
Great stuff.
Dave 7 October 2010
My good friend from West Hampstead, Miles Tredinnick (who previously called himself Riff Regan - singer with punk band London) found my site. He mentioned it to Alan Heywood (another old friend and Don's accountant) - who showed it to Don himself on a visit to London. Subsequently, I'm now back in touch with Don, after he sent me a suprise email.
I'm also now in contact Dave Hill's sister Carol - who lives in Cyrpus. I got in touch with Carol after her son Matthew had read the site and sent me an email.
Also, my first Slade Pen Pal from 1974, Mary Young from Stechford, Birmingham found the site while surfing the internet - and contacted me after many years. We had written to each other for years in the 70's and 80's - but had lost touch. Suprisingly, she had moved away from the Midlands and now lives in the neighbouring village to me in Cambridgeshire.
Even Jackie Enright, who used to work at the printers in West Hampstead that I used to print the Slade Fan Club magazines, got back in touch!
Added to that, I have now been re-united with Slade fans including Kevin Massey, Julyet Burcombe, Simon Harvey and many others that I used to travel to Slade gigs with!
Great stuff.
Dave 7 October 2010
Merry Xmas Everybody Campaign
Freedom for Noddy
Campaign for Noddy to be given the freedom of Walsall... Get involved!
UPDATE EMAIL FROM PETE SMITH - 19 NOVEMBER 2013
Tue, 19 Nov 2013 at 1:55
Noddy Holder gets the nod from Walsall Council..re: Freedom of the Borough.
"It's been a long evening! Please see my speech attached and feel free to quote from it.
The good news is that Walsall Council agreed tonight (now last night!) to consider in principle to give Noddy Holder the Freedom of Walsall Borough. This now opens the way to Noddy Holder being approached by Walsall Council to see whether he is willing to accept this honour.
I am grateful for support from all the Councillors, led by Cllrs. Bird (Con), Shires (Lib/Dem) and Oliver (Lab) who supported my move and from the Darlaston Independent Councillors, Cllrs. Paul Bott and Chris Bott.
No-one in the Council chamber spoke against this move and many from across the political spectrum spokewarmly in favour of awarding Noddy Holder this accolade.
Since 1905, apart from Jerome K. Jerome, (an author) who was given the Freedom of the Borough in 1927, no-one other than 19 politicians or military Regiments with local connections, has so far been honoured with the Freedom of the Borough of Walsall. Paradoxically, Jerome K. Jerome was famous for the book/play "Three Men in a Boat" and it so happens that the pub called "Three Men in a Boat", named after JKJ's famous book/play, on the Beechdale Estate, was just across the road from Noddy Holder's Beechdale home in Gurney Road!
I am grateful for the support of many people across Walsall, the Black Country and beyond who backed the call to offer this honour to Noddy Holder.
I now hope that Noddy accepts this offer and I hope that when the time comes, Noddy will come back to Walsall to receive his honour in full view and in the presence of as many Walsall people and Slade supporters as possible.Let's make it a big event!"
Cllr. Pete Smith.
Tue, 19 Nov 2013 at 1:55
Noddy Holder gets the nod from Walsall Council..re: Freedom of the Borough.
"It's been a long evening! Please see my speech attached and feel free to quote from it.
The good news is that Walsall Council agreed tonight (now last night!) to consider in principle to give Noddy Holder the Freedom of Walsall Borough. This now opens the way to Noddy Holder being approached by Walsall Council to see whether he is willing to accept this honour.
I am grateful for support from all the Councillors, led by Cllrs. Bird (Con), Shires (Lib/Dem) and Oliver (Lab) who supported my move and from the Darlaston Independent Councillors, Cllrs. Paul Bott and Chris Bott.
No-one in the Council chamber spoke against this move and many from across the political spectrum spokewarmly in favour of awarding Noddy Holder this accolade.
Since 1905, apart from Jerome K. Jerome, (an author) who was given the Freedom of the Borough in 1927, no-one other than 19 politicians or military Regiments with local connections, has so far been honoured with the Freedom of the Borough of Walsall. Paradoxically, Jerome K. Jerome was famous for the book/play "Three Men in a Boat" and it so happens that the pub called "Three Men in a Boat", named after JKJ's famous book/play, on the Beechdale Estate, was just across the road from Noddy Holder's Beechdale home in Gurney Road!
I am grateful for the support of many people across Walsall, the Black Country and beyond who backed the call to offer this honour to Noddy Holder.
I now hope that Noddy accepts this offer and I hope that when the time comes, Noddy will come back to Walsall to receive his honour in full view and in the presence of as many Walsall people and Slade supporters as possible.Let's make it a big event!"
Cllr. Pete Smith.
Dave Percival Record Collection for sale
Slade fan Dave Percival has an extensive Slade record collection built up over 40 years.
He has decided the time has come to part with it - and has asked me to mention this on my site... If you have a particular Slade disc that you are looking for, why not email Dave to see if he has it?
Dave's email address is cassdog@ntlworld.com
He has decided the time has come to part with it - and has asked me to mention this on my site... If you have a particular Slade disc that you are looking for, why not email Dave to see if he has it?
Dave's email address is cassdog@ntlworld.com
Frank Lea Interview
Me and Frank - 2013
In July 2013 I was lucky enough to talk to Frank Lea (brother of Jim) in a retrospective interview about his time standing in for Don Powell - and playing drums with Slade for two gigs at the Palace Lido, Isle of Man, in July 1973.
To read the interview click here
To read the interview click here
Vive Le Rock Magazine
Slade fan Dick Porter has an interesting retrospective feature about Glam Rock in the January / February 2013 issue of Vive Le Rock magazine.... and of course, Slade feature heavily!
The magazine can be purchased from all good newsagents from Saturday 21 December. Alternatively you can buy it online by clicking here.
The magazine can be purchased from all good newsagents from Saturday 21 December. Alternatively you can buy it online by clicking here.
Contact Details
Email: - noizefeeler@aol.com
Twitter: - @SladeNews @noizefeeler
Twitter: - @SladeNews @noizefeeler
My Other Websites
Check out my other websites (click pictures to go to):-
Dedication
This site is dedicated to members of the Slade family who I miss and think about often:-
Walter and Dora Powell
Jack Hill
Carol McPhee
Sue O'Leary
Johnny Jones (JJ)
Chas Chandler
Walter and Dora Powell
Jack Hill
Carol McPhee
Sue O'Leary
Johnny Jones (JJ)
Chas Chandler
Slade Bookings
The agents for Slade are:
Hal Carter Organisation
Telephone (UK): 01908 567388
Email: info@halcarterorg.com
Hal Carter Organisation
Telephone (UK): 01908 567388
Email: info@halcarterorg.com
Don Powell Twitter
Follow Don on Twitter
@dongeorgepowell
@dongeorgepowell
Slade Gigs 2013
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2013 DATE
Saturday 14 September Friday 11 October Saturday 12 October Friday 18 October Saturday 26 October Friday 15 November Saturday 16 November Tuesday 19 November Thursday 21 November Saturday 14 December |
VENUE
Olens Festival, Olens I Love the 70's, Butlins, Skegness Vauxhall Holiday Pk, Gt Yarmouth La Poudriere, Leffrinkoucke Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Stadthalle "Haus Ostmark", Roding ESKARA Sport- und, Essenbach Crocus City Hall, Moscow DK Lensoveta, St Petersburg Sportpaleis, Antwerp |
COUNTRY
Belgium UK UK France UK Germany Germany Russia Russia Belgium |
Slade & Sweet UK Tour - October / November / December 2013
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