The 1970s glam-rock band Roger Daltrey called one of his favourites: “Boy, did they deliver”

Roger Daltrey named Slade among his favourite bands of the glam-rock era, praising their songwriting, stage presence and ability to deliver across the board. His admiration highlights how the Wolverhampton group paired catchy pop with a forceful rock sound, making a strong impression even on a singer whose own band, The Who, moved between several musical styles.

In a 2021 BBC Radio interview, Daltrey singled out Slade’s “Far Far Away” as their finest moment and praised frontman Noddy Holder as a compelling performer with a powerful rock ’n’ roll voice. He contrasted Slade’s apparently carefree approach with The Who’s rock operas, while noting that both bands evolved from Mod beginnings towards noisier, more theatrical music. Slade focused more on singles than expansive albums, and their catalogue extends well beyond the annually familiar “Merry Xmas Everyone”.