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How Does It Feel?: Slade and Beyond
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Expected 16 Mar 27“When I heard "’Coz I Luv You" I realized the violin could work in a rock band. Jim Lea inspired me to pursue my dream.”—Helen O'Hara, Dexys Midnight Runners
In this deeply personal memoir, Jim Lea of Slade reflects on his life and music through heartfelt vignettes, rare memorabilia and previously untold stories.
However, this is a different kind of autobiography. Instead of a linear narrative, Jim Lea — Slade's beloved bassist, pianist, violinist and songwriting powerhouse — opens his heart in short, thematic chapters that craft an intimate portrait across every stage of his life.
He talks frankly about his time in the group, his Staffordshire childhood, songwriting, family life, musicianship, his retreat into the world of therapy and beyond.
Written with Whatever Happened To Slade? author Daryl Easlea, the book is full of hitherto unseen material from Lea's personal collection. They include letters to his childhood sweetheart (and wife of 53 years), archive family photographs, school exercise books and behind-the-scenes snaps of Slade, alongside a timeline and discography.
Lea is the final member of the fabled four-piece to tell his story. It is the book that every Slade fan has been waiting for.
So, how does it feel?
In this deeply personal memoir, Jim Lea of Slade reflects on his life and music through heartfelt vignettes, rare memorabilia and previously untold stories.
However, this is a different kind of autobiography. Instead of a linear narrative, Jim Lea — Slade's beloved bassist, pianist, violinist and songwriting powerhouse — opens his heart in short, thematic chapters that craft an intimate portrait across every stage of his life.
He talks frankly about his time in the group, his Staffordshire childhood, songwriting, family life, musicianship, his retreat into the world of therapy and beyond.
Written with Whatever Happened To Slade? author Daryl Easlea, the book is full of hitherto unseen material from Lea's personal collection. They include letters to his childhood sweetheart (and wife of 53 years), archive family photographs, school exercise books and behind-the-scenes snaps of Slade, alongside a timeline and discography.
Lea is the final member of the fabled four-piece to tell his story. It is the book that every Slade fan has been waiting for.
So, how does it feel?
320 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication March 16, 2027
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October 30, 2026
Glad to know How it Feels
As A teenager My Life was Slade. This is a Great Book and Jim tells it from His Side. I enjoyed it very much. And now I'm of to Play some Slade
As A teenager My Life was Slade. This is a Great Book and Jim tells it from His Side. I enjoyed it very much. And now I'm of to Play some Slade
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