Craig Strongman 13 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The band of course evolved into.........Ambrose!! Not really, it was of course Slade. Jan, you git!! Dragging that photo out again! And yes, I was a porn star, but its a 70's tash, not 60's! !! When I was frequenting The Bung, I couldnt get any bum fluff as it was called then! Oh, and Happy Birthday big fella, good to see you at L E last night, but where was Mondo? Also, Stu Morris is not well at all at the moment, looks like hes in need of a new knee, I just want to wish him well, and if and when he does get it sorted, a speedy recovery. It looks like all talk of The Dungeon has moved here in the Mods And Rockers section, so, a quick query, and correct me if im wrong, or add info, my recollection of The Dungeons opening days, were, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, (normal and all nighters) and Sunday for all dayers. Am I right or what? Maybe its just that I only ever went on those days........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 i was hoping it was summut to do wi rice pudding, could,nt stand slade mg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Weren't they called the Gravediggers at one point ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 But where did the name Ambrose Slade come from ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Is this the rice pud bit ????? The band started out as the N'Betweens in 1966 with Noddy Holder and amongst others were Tony Taylor (aka Big T), formed from members of two Midlands bands, The Vendors and Steve Brett & The Mavericks. They initially had little success, apart from on the local club circuit, where they were extremely busy and in the late 1960s the band changed its name to Ambrose Slade and hooked up with manager Chas Chandler. Their name was eventually shortened to Slade, and the band adopted a skinhead look, as an attempt to gain publicity from what was a newsworthy youth fashion trend. They later abandoned this look, due to the unwelcome association with football hooliganism. They grew their hair long again, in time to become a leading part of the glam rock movement, releasing songs with deliberately Black Country-style mis-spelled titles which made them stand out. Did Dave Hill have a rice puddin bowl on his head to have his haircut ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Nah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 ooops i edited late Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Re Dave Hill, what did he name his guitar? and does anyone else get reminded of cliff richard when they see him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beavis 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dave Hills guitar was called "Super Yob" IIRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Re Dave Hill Wonder how many hats he's got ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 quite right beavis, and as for reminded of cliff richard, had same sort of face you wanted to punch! good guitarist though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beavis 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Even better than the real thing? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Cy6_1IWBo&...t=1&index=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ambrose Slade was a local (Black Country) old man, renowned for being punch drunk most of the time .Same way Frank Skinner got his name. Dave Hills car reg was YOB 1 , and if I look deep (And I mean deep) in my old record callection , I have picture sleeve of Noddy and the boys all with that 'Skinhead' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Found this !!!!It's the same picture that I have on the sleeve mentioned above 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wheres the rice pud ?.....dont they look a lovely bunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've always been a fan of Slade, never met them, but they always come across as a great bunch. I would love them to reform some time ( Sort out their differences) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dint the drummer have a bad accident and had to be taught everything evry day der a while ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Don Powell had a bad car crash a good few years back now, causing a serious head injury including amnesia. And yes he would often sit there and ask "Ere Nodday who's this one goo agen?" In a Black Country accent. Then Noddy would have to remind him . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wonder if that had owt to do with the winding down of the band...know they'de been goin plenty of years....but its all retro now....and im sure they wunt want anyone else on drums.....Ive not long ago downloaded 'Slade in Flame' ( the movie ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's supposed to be one of those "Hundred Films to see before you die" I have never seen more than the first ten minutes or so (Don't they have a car crash in that too? Dave Hill is still touring as Slade . IMMSC it was Jimmy Lea who contracted stage fright , but I may be wrong there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 If you wanna PM or E-mail me yer address i'll do you a copy if yer want one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Cheers mate P.M on the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I met the boys ages back, in fact I still have "Merry Christmas Everybody" thay they all signed for me. However, I went off Noddy when I lost my show on Century in favour of him! He great at singing, but leaves a lot to be desired as a dj! Or is that sour grapes???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 anyone remember the second hand record stall on the old central market, you could often get older stuff you,d heard in the clubs. i still have the origional ben e king "dont play that song" that i bought from there. mg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ran by a tall skinny guy called richard ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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