On this day March 29 1985 British rock band Slade released their twelfth studio album Rogues Gallery. Known for their glam rock roots and anthemic choruses the band leaned into a more polished and radio friendly sound on this record to match the mid 80s style.
The album reached number 132 on the US Billboard charts and included tracks like 7 Year Bitch and All Join Hands which became a hit in the UK. Rogues Gallery showed the band evolving from their rowdy 70s sound into a more refined but still energetic rock act.
80s insight: Although Slade found most of their success in the UK they gained a second wave of American fans in the 80s thanks to the glam metal movement which credited them as a major influence.
The album reached number 132 on the US Billboard charts and included tracks like 7 Year Bitch and All Join Hands which became a hit in the UK. Rogues Gallery showed the band evolving from their rowdy 70s sound into a more refined but still energetic rock act.
80s insight: Although Slade found most of their success in the UK they gained a second wave of American fans in the 80s thanks to the glam metal movement which credited them as a major influence.
