Chris Slade
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Chris Slade (born October 30, 1946, in Pontypridd, Wales) is a rock drummer who has enjoyed a long and varied career. He has worked with such diverse musicians as Gary Numan, Tom Jones, Uriah Heep and Manfred Mann's Earth Band from 1972 to 1972. In the early 1980s, Slade played with Paul Rodgers (of Bad Company fame) in The Firm and also with Pink Floyd's David Gilmour on many projects over the years.
Slade probably received his highest exposure in 1989 when he was asked to join the Australian hard rock group AC/DC after their then-drummer Simon Wright had departed. The Young brothers (Angus and Malcolm) initially hired Slade only temporarily, then asked him during the recording of the only feature album he made with them, to join the band. Slade then played on the successful The Razor's Edge album and also on the tour. The brothers, however, asked Slade to leave after four years with the group and reinstated former drummer Phil Rudd, claiming that Rudd had demonstrated a "groove" more fitting their style of rock. Angus Young was heard saying, "Chris was probably the best musician in the band. We hate to lose him, but getting Phil back is worth asking him to leave."
After his departure, Slade spent a few years living in the UK countryside before receiving a call from Geoff Downes from the British progressive rock group Asia. Slade was with Asia for six years before departing in September 2005.
Slade is working on a new album with British power trio, "Damage Control" as of 2006, featuring bassist Pete Way of UFO and guitarist Robin George, as noted in the link to their website below.
There is also a former NFL player named Chris Slade, who had played for the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers.
[edit] External links
- www.chrisslade.net - Official Site
- www.damage-control.co.uk Damage Control Official Site
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