Dave Hill: How Slade Came Together | Interview Part 1

<p>Dave Hill from Slade joins me for the first part of a warm, funny and wide-ranging Now Spinning Magazine interview.Dave takes us back to his first guitar, his father’s encouragement and the chance encounters that brought him together with Don Powell, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder. He also remembers what Chas Chandler saw in the band, the development of Slade’s sound and image, and his continuing affection for the music they made together.This is Part 1 of a three-part conversation leading up to Dave’s solo album, Dirty Foot Lane, released on 30 October 2026. In Part 2, Dave reflects on family, songwriting and finding his own voice.🎵 JOIN OUR MUSIC COMMUNITYLove physical music and friendly, knowledgeable music conversation? Join the Now Spinning community on Patreon for early ad-free videos, private Facebook and WhatsApp groups, exclusive content and invitations to our twice-monthly virtual meet-ups at The Now Spinning Arms.Your support helps keep Now Spinning Magazine independent.Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningWebsite: https://nowspinning.co.ukCD &amp; Vinyl Store: https://burningshed.com/store/now-spinning-magazine</p>