Slade Went To #1 On The UK Album Charts On October 6, 1973

Slade went to #1 on the UK album charts on October 3rd of 1973 with Sladest. The album stayed at #1 for 3 weeks. This was a compilation album by the British glam rock band.

The compilation album included five UK #1 singles including their best known hit "Cum on Feel the Noize" which is more well known in the US for the cover by Quiet Riot from 1983. Oasis also covered this song and included it as a b-side to their 1996 single "Don't Look Back in Anger."

Although they never had great commercial success in the US they were an influence on many US bands including Kiss, and the Ramones.

Slade performs "Cum on Feel the Noize" live:

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