The photograph shows the group on a railway bridge.

Drummer Don Powell was severely injured in a road accident which killed his girlfriend, Angela Morris, but after his recovery he rejoined the group at a recording session in London.

The band had released a new album, The Bangin’ Man, on Polydor. Noddy Holder and Don Powell are mentioned.

The group were back in the Midlands for a showing of their new film, Flame. The photograph shows Jimmy Lea and Noddy Holder in the foreground with Dave Hill and Don Powell behind.

Don had married the former beauty queen Joan Komlosey at Marylebone Register Office, 12 years after his previous finance, Angela Morris of Woodsetton, was killed when Don’s Bently smashed into a tree in Compton Road, Wolverhampton. The BBC, Slade, Bilston

The band had recently released a new album, Slade Alive. Wolverhampton and Noddy Holder are mentioned.

Dave Hill the lead guitarist spoke of the band’s appearance on the Dutch equivalent of “Top of the Pops”. “The Archers” is mentioned.

Slade’s lead singer and drummer climbed on a JCB to begin digging for the final stage of the Ring Road, between Bilston Road and Broad Street. Victoria Square, West Midlands County Council and Councillor Len Clark are mentioned.

A 25th birthday party was held for the group, with fans travelling from Canada, America, Europe, the Far East and New Zealand. Mayor Councillor Malcolm Barton is mentioned. The photograph shows (from left) Jimmy Lea, Noddy Holder, Dave Hill and Don Powell