The man behind some of Britain’s biggest rock anthems is ready to lift the curtain!
If you’ve ever found yourself belting out “Cum On Feel The Noize”, dancing around the living room to “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”, or accepting that “Merry Xmas Everybody” is simply unavoidable every December… then this one’s for you, butt! 🤘🔥
Jim Lea, the legendary bassist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriting powerhouse behind Slade, has officially announced his brand-new autobiography, How Does It Feel, which is set to hit shelves this autumn.
For rock fans, this could be one of the most exciting music books of the year.
🎤 The Quiet Genius Behind Slade
While Noddy Holder’s unmistakable voice became one of the defining sounds of the 1970s, Jim Lea was the musical engine room that helped propel Slade to superstardom.
As a gifted bassist, violinist, pianist and songwriter, Lea co-wrote a string of era-defining hits that are still blasted from festival stages, pubs and jukeboxes decades later.
Among the classics are:
🎸 Cum On Feel The Noize
🎸 Mama Weer All Crazee Now
🎸 Far Far Away
🎸 Coz I Luv You
🎸 Gudbuy T’Jane
🎄 Merry Xmas Everybody
Those songs didn’t just dominate the charts—they became part of British rock history.
📖 What Can Fans Expect?
Although full details are still under wraps, How Does It Feel promises to give readers an honest look at Jim Lea’s remarkable career.
Expect stories from:
- 🎵 Slade’s rise from Wolverhampton clubs to worldwide fame
- 🤘 Writing some of the biggest rock anthems ever recorded
- 🎸 Life on the road during glam rock’s golden age
- 🎹 The creative process behind Slade’s unforgettable sound
- ❤️ Personal highs, challenges and reflections from a lifetime in music
Knowing Jim’s reputation as one of rock’s quieter figures, there’s every chance this autobiography will reveal stories fans have never heard before.
🌟 Slade’s Legacy Still Rocks
It’s impossible to overstate Slade’s impact on rock music.
Their influence stretches across generations, inspiring everyone from Quiet Riot—who famously took Cum On Feel The Noize to the top of the American charts—to countless rock, punk and metal bands that followed.
Even today, Slade songs remain festival favourites, football terrace anthems and pub singalongs that instantly unite crowds.
And of course, there’s that Christmas song.
Love it or groan when it starts playing in November, Merry Xmas Everybody has become one of the most enduring festive tracks ever written.
🤘 The Riff Report Says…
Music autobiographies are always a treat when they’re written by people who genuinely helped shape rock history—and Jim Lea certainly fits that bill.
Behind the platform boots, mirrored top hats and unforgettable choruses was a songwriter whose work has stood the test of time for more than five decades.
Whether you’re a lifelong Slade fan or simply love hearing the real stories behind legendary bands, How Does It Feel is shaping up to be an essential addition to the bookshelf.
We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for the official release date, cover artwork and pre-order details as they’re announced.
Until then…
Cum On Feel The Book! 📚🤘
🎸 What’s Your Favourite Slade Song?
Are you a Far Far Away fan? A Gudbuy T’Jane rocker? Or does Mama Weer All Crazee Now still get the speakers shaking every time it comes on?
Let us know in the comments, and as always…
Stay loud. Stay proud. Stay Riff Report. 🤘🔥
