Dave Hill from Slade joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Dave Hill from Slade joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Author: Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt May 10, 2026 Duration: 1:02:40

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, and as requested by Noel Gallagher, we welcome Dave Hill from Slade to the show. 

With a range of tales from days on the road with Slade to his continued close relationship with Noddy, and we hear about his new record due out in the autumn. 'Dirty Foot Lane' is Dave's first ever solo LP and is produced by Noddy’s son Django Holder. 


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