Dave Hill, the only remaining founding member of the 1970s rock outfit Slade, sat down for an exclusive chat about his long‑standing friendships with music icons Noel Gallagher, Sir Paul McCartney and the late Ozzy Osbourne. he also previewed Slade’s upcoming performance at the Rewind Festival in Henley‑On‑Thames, markiing 35 years since the original lineup’s final concert.

Dave Hill’s friendships with Noel Gallagher, Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne

Hill says the camaraderie he shares with Gallagher, McCartney and Osbourne goes beyond casual backstage greetings; it is rooted in mutual admiration and shared playlists that feature Slade’s catalog. “We all love each other’s work and we swap tracks that remind us of the early days,” he told the reporter, adding that the three legends have often spoken about Slade’s influence on their own music. According to the interview, these relationships have endured for decades, surviving the shifting tides of the music business.

Slade’s 35‑year reunion milestone at Henley‑On‑Thames

The upcoming Rewind Festival,scheduled for August 21‑23, will host Slade’s current lineup as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original members’ last show together in 1991.. Hill highlighted that the festival offers a rare chance for fans to hear classic Slade anthems performed by a band that still carries the original spirit. “It’s a tribute to what we built and a nod to the fans who have stuck with us all these years,” he noted.

Current Slade lineup prepares for Rewind Festival 2024

Alongside Hill, the present‑day Slade features Russell Keefe on guitar, John Berry on bass and Alex Bines on drums. the trio has been rehearsing a setlist that blends the band’s biggest hits with deeper cuts, aiming to deliver a show that feels both nostalgic and fresh. As the interview states , the musicians are “excited to bring the energy of the original era to a new generation of festival‑goers.”

The legacy of Slade’s original 1991 farewell tour

When Slade’s classic lineup—Noddy Holder, Jim Lea, Don Powell and Dave Hill—ended their run in 1991, they left a lasting imprint on British rock. Hill reflected that the farewell tour cemented the band’s reputation for high‑octane performances and influenced later acts, including the Brit‑pop wave of the 1990s. as the source reports, the 2024 festival appearance serves as a living reminder of that legacy, linking past triumphs with today’s live‑music culture.

Who will decide if Slade records new material?

One unanswered question remains whether the current members will head into the studio after the festival. Hill hinted that discussions are ongoing but offered no firm timeline, leaving fans to wonder if fresh Slade recordings could emerge after more than six decades. The interview does not include comments from the other band members, so the decision‑making process stays opaque.