FOR most of us over a certain age, the mere mention of Slade conjures up nostalgic memories of Top of the Pops, platform shoes and the unforgettable ear splitting gravel vocals of a singer called Noddy. But it was back in 1973 that the already popular ?skin head? band released the single, Merry Christmas Everybody, and one can only wonder if they realised just what a massive beast they had unleashed. For the four piece that consisted of Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jimmi Lea and Don Powell rushed straight to the number one slot ? 34 years later and it?s still the most frequently demanded Christmas request appearing on every seasonal compilation CD produced since. This Saturday. December 15, Slyde, a four-piece tribute band pays homage to the mighty British institution that is Slade, and faithfully replicate the bawdy sing-along tunes, the glam and glitter excess, and the raw rock ?n? roll power that was the black country legend?s calling card during their early seventies heyday! With Slyde front man ?Nobby Boulder?s? uncanny vocal and visual resemblance to the original tartan trousered Glam Rock God , Slyde will take you back to a time when British Glam Rock was setting the standard worldwide for genuine goodtime party rock ?n roll. A Slyde set is also a glitter strewn journey of like-minded seventies anthems to stomp a sparkling platform boot to. So whether it?s from Bolan to Bowie, The Sweet to Cockney Rebel, there?s a plethora of glam classics and bell bottomed gems spilling from the brim of a mirror festooned top hat. Band spokesperson Ellie Hopton of Rock Chicken Artistes said: ?We?re gearing up for a complete sell out on this gig, everyone has a favourite Slade song and there can surely be no better time to catch this band than just before Christmas!? For tickets and more information contact The Wharf box office on 01822 611166.