They're chiefly known for a handful of hit singles, including the perennial holiday favorite "Merry Xmas Everybody," but Slade actually racked up bunches of U.K. hits during their commercial peak — ...

The 1973 glam-rock classic “Merry Xmas Everybody” continues to chart every December, creating an odd situation for the wife of Slade guitarist and co-writer Noddy Holder. “Never in my wildest dreams ...

You’ve probably just heard the 1973 Slade classic at the mall or supermarket. Merry Xmas Everybody is one of the most enduring Christmas singles of all time: three-and-a-half minutes of festive rock n ...

Ask anyone to think of a Christmas song and one of the first three songs that they will think of is most definitely Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody'. The song, released in November 1973 has been a ...

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While Luke Spiller feared looking back, wondering if it "Could Have Been Me," he need not worry that he could have been merry. The Struts frontman has released a cover of the song "Merry Xmas ...

Noddy Holder, the frontman of Slade, has revealed the "real" inspiration behind the band's iconic Christmas number one, Merry Xmas Everybody. The timeless festive hit was first released in 1973 and ...

Universal Music announce the release of “Merry Xmas Everybody – Slade Party Hits”. With their unique blend of pop perfect rock n roll, outrageous flamboyance and sense of fun, Slade are one of the ...

Want a quick fix to become a multi-millionaire? Then pen a Christmas hit. It's certainly worked for Slade's Noddy Holder, who is reported to earn up to £1m a year in royalties thanks to co-writing ...

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Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody is still played across the world over the festive season and brings in around £500,000 in royalties for frontman Noddy Holder. Noddy Holder, the frontman of Slade, has ...