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  • So Here It Is

  • The Autobiography
  • By: Dave Hill
  • Narrated by: Dave Hill
  • Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (88 ratings)

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So Here It Is

By: Dave Hill
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Summary

No Slade = No Oasis. It’s as devastating and as simple as that. Noel Gallagher Slade’s music and style dominated and defined the 1970s. With six consecutive number one singles, they were the UK’s number one group and sold millions of records all over the world. At their peak, Slade enjoyed success and adulation not seen since The Beatles.

Now, for the first time, the man whose outlandish costumes, glittering make-up, and unmistakable hairstyle made Slade the definitive act of glam rock tells his story. Growing up in a council house in 1950s Wolverhampton, Dave always knew he wanted to be a musician, and in the mid-sixties, with Don Powell, he founded the band that in 1970 would settle on the name Slade.

Their powerful guitar-driven anthems formed the soundtrack for a whole generation, and their Top of the Pops performances, led by their flamboyant, ever-smiling lead guitarist, became legendary. But So Here It Is reveals that there’s much more to Dave’s life than Top of the Pops and good times.

The book uncovers surprising family secrets, tells the inside story of the original band’s painful break-up, explores Dave’s battles with depression, his decision to reform Slade and go back on the road, and his recovery from the stroke that threatened to cut short his career.

Told with great heart and humor, So Here It Is is the story of the irresistible rise of Dave Hill and the definitive account of his journey from working-class lad to global rock star.

©2017, 2018 Dave Hill (P)2020 Dave Hill
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my 70s hero

brilliantly narrated, almost as you were in conversation with him. gives a good insight into what went on behind the scene with slade.
would highly recommend this book.

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I wanted more!!

I loved this. So much so that when it finished, I wanted more. Dave is such a great storyteller. engaging, funny and very obviously off script at times. thoroughly enjoyable and a wonderful story of a great band and their flamboyant guitar player. really touching during last few chapters too in relation to his health. One for everyone to listen to, not just Slade fans.

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A fantastic story...

So funny and brought back so many memories of one of my favourite bands growing up in the 70s.

Dave is such a character and its clear that he enjoyed telling his story.

I would recommend this to anyone who loved Noddy, Dave, Jim and Don in their hey day and beyond.

Their music is timeless and defined a generation....

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Honest and interesting

Having read other reviews I thought this was going to be a struggle. Yes Daves obviously reading and it’s not as polished as a professional reader but he delivers a heart felt account of his background and slade. If you have a passing interest in slade it’s thoroughly enjoyable.
I’ve listened to a few now and this has been the most engaging and real.

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Probably the best autobiography I’ve heard

I loved this from start to finish. Dave Hill shares his story with humour and sensitivity allowing us into some very personal revelations.
As a teen in the 70’s Slade was a fact of life, it was an amazing time musically with Bolan, Bowie, Mud, The Sweet and before he was exposed as a pedophile, Gary Glitter. Slade could do no wrong, it seemed that every single was an instant no 1.
This book is enhanced by Dave Hill’s narration, he somehow connects with the listener, almost as if a mate is reminiscing over a few drinks.
I was sorry when it ended, I loved this so much that I gifted a credit to my wife so that she can enjoy it to.

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Great Book

what a great book I wasn't a great lover of Slade but I really enjoyed this well done Dave

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A truly amazing story

As a Slade fan since the early days, this is a truly in depth story of the journey of the band. I can remember bunking off school to go and see Slade In Flame and getting caught. I saw Slade numerous times in the 70's and Slade 2 more recently in Bexhill where we actually dodged security and got into the dressing rooms and met and chatted to Dave and Don. I think Don was living in Bexhill at the time. Ten out of ten for this book. I'm now going back to the beginning to listen again

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I enjoyed every minute.

I would not have been the same if he hadn’t of told the story himself he was great, real and funny. Fantastic job Dave. You and the band were a big influence on my playing (ex pro guitarist). Never stop👍

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Fantastic

What a lovely listen this really was. Dave’s wonderful narration charmed me through his incredible life story.

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Good Listen

Dave Hill is a great character and this really comes through in his book. I felt he played down just how successful he was and still is. A must for Slade and music fans alike.

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