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JIM Q&A 2020
Thursday 29th October 2020 - You might remember that Jim did Q&A sessions for the website in 2017 & 2018?... Well he's now ready to take your questions again in 2020.
In conjunction with the 'Slade Are For Life - Not Just For Christmas' Facebook page we are requesting fans email or message their questions for Jim. We're going to chose the best twenty questions to put to him. Hopefully this will consist of ten questions submitted via Jim's website and ten from the 'Slade Are For Life' Facebook page.
Here's the details:
There must be something you've always wanted to ask Jim? Something about song-writing from years ago? Something about Jim's solo recordings maybe? Or even a funny anecdote that you heard about Slade that you need confirmation on? Well get your question submitted!
Submit your questions via:
1) Email to Jim's website at [email protected]
2) Via a comment on the post that is being made today (29th October) about the Q&A on the 'Slade Are For Life - Not Just For Christmas' Facebook Page - click here
Please ensure you include your full name and location (town/city) with your question!
Submit your questions by Saturday 14th November. The twenty best questions will get asked to Jim. You can ask more than one question.
*We are hoping (Covid 19 restrictions allowing) to video Jim's responses and to broadcast his answers on the build up to Christmas on both the website and the Facebook page*
Thursday 29th October 2020 - You might remember that Jim did Q&A sessions for the website in 2017 & 2018?... Well he's now ready to take your questions again in 2020.
In conjunction with the 'Slade Are For Life - Not Just For Christmas' Facebook page we are requesting fans email or message their questions for Jim. We're going to chose the best twenty questions to put to him. Hopefully this will consist of ten questions submitted via Jim's website and ten from the 'Slade Are For Life' Facebook page.
Here's the details:
There must be something you've always wanted to ask Jim? Something about song-writing from years ago? Something about Jim's solo recordings maybe? Or even a funny anecdote that you heard about Slade that you need confirmation on? Well get your question submitted!
Submit your questions via:
1) Email to Jim's website at [email protected]
2) Via a comment on the post that is being made today (29th October) about the Q&A on the 'Slade Are For Life - Not Just For Christmas' Facebook Page - click here
Please ensure you include your full name and location (town/city) with your question!
Submit your questions by Saturday 14th November. The twenty best questions will get asked to Jim. You can ask more than one question.
*We are hoping (Covid 19 restrictions allowing) to video Jim's responses and to broadcast his answers on the build up to Christmas on both the website and the Facebook page*
JIM SHARES TWO OF HIS CHERISHED POSSESSIONS
Wednesday 14th October 2020 - Jim has shared with fans two of his treasured possessions - his first violin and his first music certificate.
Wednesday 14th October 2020 - Jim has shared with fans two of his treasured possessions - his first violin and his first music certificate.
"Hi everybody. When I was a kid my mother asked me if I wanted to learn to play the violin? I did, and my grandmother bought me this violin. It's really tiny as you can see - and I still play it now . Also I found this in the lock-up as well, it's a certificate from the National College of Music in London for my first violin exam. It says from the date on it that I was 12 years and 5 days old. And I received a first class honours pass!"
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JIM'S STAGE CLOTHES AUCTION RAISES £8,457.89 FOR CHARITY
Jim, Lou and Frank
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Jim, Lou and Frank
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JIM'S STAGE CLOTHES AUCTION RAISES £8,457.89 FOR DEMENTIA CHARITY
Monday 5th October 2020 - Jim held a get together yesterday to celebrate the success of his stage clothes auction held on the website in the Summer. At the event were Jim, his wife Lou, brother and manager Frank and webmaster Dave Kemp.
Jim has announced the total monies raised from the auction is £8,457.89 which will go to Dementia UK - a charity which is close to Jim's heart after his father Frank (Snr) suffered from the illness for years.
The funds of £8,457.89 consist of £ 8,101.87 from the sale of the clothing items together with donations of £356.02 that were made to a 'Just Giving' page. Jim will additionally arrange for 'gift aid' to be added to the total funds raised, which means the tax man will add 20% extra to the fund - effectively bringing the total to in excess of £10,000!
Jim has a found a few more items to auction - which will be carried out on the website before Christmas - to raise some extra funds. Watch this space.
Thanks to everyone who helped and contributed to the auction.
Monday 5th October 2020 - Jim held a get together yesterday to celebrate the success of his stage clothes auction held on the website in the Summer. At the event were Jim, his wife Lou, brother and manager Frank and webmaster Dave Kemp.
Jim has announced the total monies raised from the auction is £8,457.89 which will go to Dementia UK - a charity which is close to Jim's heart after his father Frank (Snr) suffered from the illness for years.
The funds of £8,457.89 consist of £ 8,101.87 from the sale of the clothing items together with donations of £356.02 that were made to a 'Just Giving' page. Jim will additionally arrange for 'gift aid' to be added to the total funds raised, which means the tax man will add 20% extra to the fund - effectively bringing the total to in excess of £10,000!
Jim has a found a few more items to auction - which will be carried out on the website before Christmas - to raise some extra funds. Watch this space.
Thanks to everyone who helped and contributed to the auction.
Jim and Lou
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Jim and Dave
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JIM THANKS FANS FOR GETTING SLADE 'BAK' INTO THE TOP TEN 'AGEN'!
Monday 5th October 2020 - Great fun was had today getting Jim to record a 'thank you' video to all Slade fans for getting the album 'Cum On Feel The Hitz' into the Top Ten!
Monday 5th October 2020 - Great fun was had today getting Jim to record a 'thank you' video to all Slade fans for getting the album 'Cum On Feel The Hitz' into the Top Ten!
And.... in true 'It'll Be Alright On The Night' style, here's Jim's outtakes!
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SLADE'S 'CUM ON FEEL THE HITZ' CHARTS AT #8
Friday 2nd October 2020 - Slade's new album 'Cum On Feel The Hitz' has today charted at no.8 on the Official UK Charts and Jim is delighted! "I'm absolutely thrilled with the chart placing of 'Cum On Feel The Hitz' tonight. Many thanks to all the fans for buying the CDs, vinyl and downloading the album. Great to see it in the Top Ten. Rock on!" To purchase the new album from Amazon click here. |
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WE SAVE SILVER AND GOLD - TO SHOW HOW MANY WE SOLD
Saturday 26th September 2020 - Slade's ultimate Greatest Hits package 'Cum On Feel The Hitz' was released yesterday. It's available as a Double CD or a 2 LP collection from BMG - click here. Jim's today been counting up all the silver and gold awards that he has been presented with over the years, and that he still holds in his possession. Jim informs us that he has 32 silver and gold singles and albums - and one platinum single for 'Merry Xmas Everybody' that supersedes the gold one that the band received for 1 million sales of the record. And if anyone's asking - we're afraid they're not for sale! |
DEMENTIA CHARITY PRESENTATION
Monday 21st September 2020 - Jim's Dementia Charity Clothes Auction has finished and we now have the total of funds raised. It is impressive and Jim is grateful for everyone's support and contributions.
We plan to photograph Jim with a presentation cheque for his charity once local Covid lockdowns cease, hopefully by the end of the month... We will then make an announcement on the website and share the details.
In the meantime as the Lea household is currently in lockdown, Jim and his wife Lou have had time to now tidy Frank's lock up and have found three smaller personal items that will be auctioned for the charity in the near future. Watch this space for more details in the next few weeks.
Monday 21st September 2020 - Jim's Dementia Charity Clothes Auction has finished and we now have the total of funds raised. It is impressive and Jim is grateful for everyone's support and contributions.
We plan to photograph Jim with a presentation cheque for his charity once local Covid lockdowns cease, hopefully by the end of the month... We will then make an announcement on the website and share the details.
In the meantime as the Lea household is currently in lockdown, Jim and his wife Lou have had time to now tidy Frank's lock up and have found three smaller personal items that will be auctioned for the charity in the near future. Watch this space for more details in the next few weeks.
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JIM'S CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 9 - FINAL TWO ITEMS!
Monday 7th August 2020 - THE FINAL WEEK OF JIM'S CHARITY CLOTHES AUCTION The final two lots on Jim's charity clothes auction are up for grabs now: Lot 18 - Jim's amazingly beautiful three piece suit used to promote 'Thanks For The Memory' in 1975 Lot 19 - Jim's three piece turquoise squash blossom jewellery set - used on the 'Nobody's Fool' video in 1976 To see the items click here. |
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JIM'S CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 8
Monday 31st August 2020 - Nearing the end of the auction now. This week's items are: Lot 16 Jim's red polyester / satin trousers used onstage at Slade's most important gig ever - the Great Western Festival in Lincoln on 26th May 1972 Lot 17 Jim's flowery jacket used in promotion and local premieres of the 'Flame' movie in 1975 To go to the auction page click here. |
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WIRED UP FANZINE
Saturday 29th August 2020 - Jim features on the cover of Wired Up! - the Glam Rock Fanzine (Issue 15) and the magazine includes a six page interview by Mark McStea. Copies are available online from the Facebook page: Wiredupfanzine - send them a message and arrange to get a copy.... or email them at [email protected] |
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JIM CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 7
Monday 24th August 2020 - Week Seven of Jim's clothes auction brings two of Jim's flying jackets to the auction: Lot 14 Jim's weathered flying jacket from the early 1970's and used by him on screen in the 'Flame' movie Lot 15 Jim's brown mottled flying jacket used in the 70's and 80's to travel to gigs For details of these items click here. We can also reveal the final four items that will be appearing on the auction in the next two weeks: Lot 16 Jim's red polyester / satin trousers used onstage at Slade's most important gig ever - the Great Western Festival in Lincoln on 26th May 1972 Lot 17 Jim's jacket used in promotion and local premieres of the 'Flame' movie in 1975 Lot 18 Jim's gold sequined cream silk three piece suit from the 1970's. In the opinion of the tailor consulted for the auction: "the most beautiful crafted suit in Jim's collection". In our humble opinion the highlight of this auction. Lot 19 Jim's turquoise collection of jewellery consisting of matching necklace, bangle and ring used in the 'Nobody's Fool' video |
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JIM CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 6 - THREE LOTS THIS WEEK!
Monday 17th August 2020 - It's Week Six of Jim's clothes auction and there's three Lots for auction this week: Lot 11 Jim's world famous jacket from the 'Slayed' album cover Lot 12 Jim's cowboy boots from 'Radio Wall Of Sound' and 'Universe' promotion in 1991/1992 Lot 13 Jim's large amethyst ring from 1974 For details of these items click here. After the items listed above there are just six items remaining for auction over the next three weeks. |
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STEVE MEGSON SHARES OUTFIT DESIGNS HE CREATED FOR 'SLADE IN FLAME' MOVIE
Saturday 15th August 2020 - Steve Megson, who designed some of the outfits that Jim has been auctioning in his charity clothes sale, has been in touch with Jim's webmaster. Steve and his ex-wife Barbara in 1974 created and designed all the outfits that Slade used in their movie 'Flame'. He still owns all the original draft drawings for the Flame outfits and is pleased to share them with readers of Jim's website. Steve said: "I am attaching some images of designs I did for Jim (and Slade) and also the drawings I did for Richard Longcraine (the Director of 'Slade in Flame) and Chas Chandler to show (via costumes) the development of the band as the Flame story progressed. Obviously these designs included Noddy, Don and Dave too. The final design costumes used on the album cover were made from 3MG material and the images of Flames were projected onto them as they performed. I think that fans might be interested in them, as well as seeing Jim in something a little more adventurous. The blue outfit I designed for Jim was worn on Top Of The Pops (see pic left) but I don't think the yellow one ever got made. I was a great joy to work for Slade during this period." Steve Megson returns to the UK from Malaysia later this year and hopes to be able to display his many drawings and designs at a Slade fan event at some stage. |
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JIM CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 5
Monday 10th August 2020 - Two more items up for auction from tonight. Lot 9 is Jim's red leather biker jacket - that he used in promo photos and for travelling to gigs in 1981 Lot 10 is Jim's purple polyester/satin jacket he used to promote 'Look Wot You Dun' in 1972 For more details of these auction items click here. |
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INTERVIEW FOR CLASSIC ROCK MAG
Thursday 6th August 2020 - Jim travelled to London yesterday for an interview with renowned rock journalist Dave Ling of Classic Rock magazine. All four original Slade members are being interviewed for special feature coming up in the magazine in the near future. Watch this space. |
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JIM CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 4
Monday 3rd August 2020 8PM - And another two more items up for auction this week. Lot 7 is a silver ring that Jim used in photoshoots and promotion of the 'Everyday' single in 1974 Lot 8 is a light blue waistcoat and trousers combo - created by Steve & Barbara Megson in 1974. The waistcoat had a 'finger' gesture stitched on the front - which manager Chas Chandler didn't consider 'tv friendly'. However, the trousers were later used in the 'Let's Call It Quits' promo video in 1976. For details of these items click here. |
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JIM CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 3
Monday 26th July 2020 8PM - Two more items up for auction this week. Lot 5 is a black velvet jacket Jim wore in the USA for photoshoots in 1975 Lot 6 is a yellow bomber jacket that was worn on Slade's 'Crazee Nite' UK tour in 1974 and for U.S. gigs the same year. For details of these auction items click here. |
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CHARITY AUCTION EXTRA
Thursday 23rd July 2020 - Many thanks to Paul Lythe and Chris Selby who have donated some old Slade Fan Club T-Shirts and a promo copy of Jim's 'Am I The Greatest Now' CD to Jim's charity auction for the benefit of local dementia charity. These items are up for auction now. Bids close on 10th August at 8pm. There is a separate page for these auction items. Click here. |
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JIM'S CLOTHES AUCTION - WEEK 2
Monday 20th July 2020 - Many thanks for your generous bids for Lots 1 and 2 - they have now been sold. Lots 3 and 4 are now up to receive auction bids from now (8pm) for the next week. Bids close on Monday 27th July at 8pm. To see the auction page click here. Just so you know.... Lot 4 on offer this week is Jim's waistcoat that was first worn on the 1974 Christmas Top Of The Pops performance of 'Merry Xmas Everybody'. Interestingly Jim has a story about this waistcoat... It was part of an outfit designed and custom made by Steve and Barbara Megson. When Jim 'revealed' it in the dressing room at the BBC TV Centre, Chas Chandler (Slade's manager) was horrified. The waistcoat included the motif of a skull with a knife going through it. He thought it totally inappropriate for younger viewers who might be watching! So the BBC wardrobe department were asked to make a white patch to cover the 'offending' item. (How times have changed). Anyway - this item is on offer this week and still has the patch covering intact - and if the winner un-stitches it the skull will be revealed. Out of interest. From 1972 Steve and Barbara Megson were commissioned to make stage clothes for Slade. Steve Megson knew the band through them being regulars at his father's jazz pub in Bilston called The Trumpet. He used this connection to get the job being clothes designer for the band. Steve and Barbara were responsible for creating Dave Hill's weird and wonderful costumes - but they also created outfits for Nod, Don and Jim. They also designed and made all the band's wardrobe for the movie 'Slade In Flame' - including those incredible suits made of shards of glass that reflected light and images. To see more about Steve Megson's time working for Slade - see his website. Click here. |
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'JUST GIVING' PAGE
Thursday 16th July 2020 - Many thanks to website readers Theresa and Di for suggesting opening a 'Just Giving' page - to be run in conjunction with Jim's charity clothes auction. The ladies identified that some of Jim's fans might want to support his dementia charity fundraising - but might not win items in the auction or in actual fact decide not to bid on any. Therefore they asked if we could organise a mechanism whereby they could contribute a donation to the fund anyway? We have therefore opened a 'Just Giving' page today, with a target of £200, so that anyone who wants to make a small donation to Jim's charity choice can help out. All contributions, however small, add up. Jim thanks everyone in advance for their help and support. Once all Jim's clothes have been auctioned we'll publish the total funds raised from the auction and the 'Just Giving' page combined. Thank you! TO VISIT THE 'JUST GIVING' PAGE - CLICK HERE. |
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AUCTION UPDATE - JIM'S RED LUREX SUIT
Tuesday 14th July 2020 - The auction is underway and we have so far received a nice number of bids and queries about Lots 1 and 2. Thank you for the support so far. However, we need to advise that Jim has decided NOT to put his famous red lurex suit up for auction. He made the decision yesterday - as in hindsight he considers that he should keep this piece of Slade history for his family. We think that this is the right decision and great for his children and grandkids to hold on to it for future memories. But - we do need to say there are at least two other iconic pieces that Jim has put up for auction that we haven't revealed yet. Watch this space. |
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JIM'S CHARITY CLOTHES AUCTION IS LIVE - WEEK 1
Monday 13th July 2020 8pm - Jim's charity clothes auction is live now! Items are being sold to benefit Jim's local dementia charity. We have approximately 20 items - or should we say 'lots' - to be sold. They will randomly be listed on the website over the next few months. We'll probably list a couple of items per week - and bidding on all 'lots' will last for seven days at a time. We have a dedicated page for the website clothes auction - click here. As a preference we would like fans, who have supported Jim and Slade over the years, to win the items - rather than professional buyers. Bids from professional buyers will be excluded. Please note that most items are 45+ years old and are fragile stage wear. They were worn by Jim when he was in his early 20's and VERY skinny. So we would advise that they would not fit / be suitable for most adults in the modern age. Please ensure you read the auction terms and conditions (below) before entering the auction. Happy bidding! |
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JIM'S CHARITY STAGE CLOTHES AUCTION STARTS NEXT MONDAY 13th JULY
Monday 6th July 2020 - We're ready to go with Jim's charity clothes auction, which will benefit dementia charity local to Jim. All clothing items have been collected, pressed, and minor repairs carried out. Jim has also signed Certificates of Authenticity for each item. We're excited to share with you the items to be sold that have been stored away for decades in Jim's house and forgotten about. When the clothes were being collected from Jim's house, his grandson happened to call by. He found the kitchen full of brightly coloured, sometimes sequined, outfits... His words were "Not many kids have a grandad with a wardrobe like that"! The auction will start next Monday 13th July - with information published on this website at 8pm (UK time) of the first two items up for auction. We'll have full details and photos of these items next week - but for now we can say that there's going to be one item from 1972 and another from 1975 that will be up for grabs first. |
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GETTING PREPARED FOR THE CHARITY CLOTHES AUCTION
Thursday 2nd July 2020 - A couple of minor repairs being made to two items in Jim's charity clothes auction. Some stitching repaired on the sequined arm of Jim's yellow bomber jacket (from Slade's Crazee Nite UK Tour in 1974) and a zip repaired on Jim's distressed leather flying jacket (from the 'Slade in Flame' movie). Almost good to go! News next week. |
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JIM'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL DEMENTIA CHARITY
Monday 29th June 2020 - Following on from Friday's post about Jim's impending stage clothes auction.... Jim today telephoned webmaster to advise that he has decided to support local dementia charity with proceeds from the clothes sale. Dementia charity is close to Jim's heart as his father suffered with dementia - and as has been documented previously - Jim cared for his father for several years before he passed away. So Jim will support dementia charity once more with this clothes auction. Jim's donated clothes have now been inspected by a clothes designer / tailor - and certificates authenticity describing each item have been prepared for Jim to sign. The online auction will commence soon - watch this website for details. |
Some of the clothes prepared for auction
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JIM'S STAGE CLOTHES AUCTION
Friday 26th June 2020 - Jim yesterday recorded the above video for his website from his home in Staffordshire. You will see he is well and comfortable in lockdown!
Jim's clothes auction is now pushing forward - this is with many thanks to his wife Louise.
Lou found numerous suitcases and bags of Jim's stage clothes that had been stored away in brother Frank's lock-up since they moved into their current home (1981). The clothes that had been stored in plastic bags unfortunately had deteriorated over the years and have been discarded because couldn't be repaired. But the clothes in suitcases have survived fairly well. There's an array of jackets, coats, trousers, suits, boots and jewellery to be auctioned all from Jim's time with Slade.
Louise has spent time making minor repairs to the items, ironing and pressing them so they look as good as possible.
Webmaster has now taken then clothes - and the next part of the process is to detail each item - so that Jim can sign 'Certificates of Authenticity' for each one. We will then get some detailed photos taken and the auction process will commence.
Jim is keen that the auction process should:
1) Generate funds for his chosen charity / charities (to be determined)
2) Try to ensure that all the clothes end up with fans who have been so supportive of him and Slade over the years (rather than to memorabilia bidders who will purchase them just to sell on).
Therefore a bidding process will be arranged whereby the bidder will have to detail not only their bid, but give reasons why they want to own the item, and say what it will mean to them to own it, etc. Jim and Frank will review the bids and decide who should win the item. It will not necessarily be the highest bidder - but it will be the fan who they consider most worthy to own it. (More detail in due course).
Jim wants the auction to be fairly low key - and just for the fans. Details of it will only appear on his website only. So watch this space as things move forward. Items will be auctioned on an ad hoc basis - maybe a couple of items at a time , over a period of months.
Just to mention that Jim intended recording a musical piece for the website yesterday on his piano - but unfortunately he has sprained his wrist and couldn't play. We will try and see if we can arrange another attempt at a 'performance' in the future.
Friday 26th June 2020 - Jim yesterday recorded the above video for his website from his home in Staffordshire. You will see he is well and comfortable in lockdown!
Jim's clothes auction is now pushing forward - this is with many thanks to his wife Louise.
Lou found numerous suitcases and bags of Jim's stage clothes that had been stored away in brother Frank's lock-up since they moved into their current home (1981). The clothes that had been stored in plastic bags unfortunately had deteriorated over the years and have been discarded because couldn't be repaired. But the clothes in suitcases have survived fairly well. There's an array of jackets, coats, trousers, suits, boots and jewellery to be auctioned all from Jim's time with Slade.
Louise has spent time making minor repairs to the items, ironing and pressing them so they look as good as possible.
Webmaster has now taken then clothes - and the next part of the process is to detail each item - so that Jim can sign 'Certificates of Authenticity' for each one. We will then get some detailed photos taken and the auction process will commence.
Jim is keen that the auction process should:
1) Generate funds for his chosen charity / charities (to be determined)
2) Try to ensure that all the clothes end up with fans who have been so supportive of him and Slade over the years (rather than to memorabilia bidders who will purchase them just to sell on).
Therefore a bidding process will be arranged whereby the bidder will have to detail not only their bid, but give reasons why they want to own the item, and say what it will mean to them to own it, etc. Jim and Frank will review the bids and decide who should win the item. It will not necessarily be the highest bidder - but it will be the fan who they consider most worthy to own it. (More detail in due course).
Jim wants the auction to be fairly low key - and just for the fans. Details of it will only appear on his website only. So watch this space as things move forward. Items will be auctioned on an ad hoc basis - maybe a couple of items at a time , over a period of months.
Just to mention that Jim intended recording a musical piece for the website yesterday on his piano - but unfortunately he has sprained his wrist and couldn't play. We will try and see if we can arrange another attempt at a 'performance' in the future.
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JIM FEATURES IN THE 'GLAM'S GREATEST ISSUE' OF 'VIVE LE ROCK' MAGAZINE
Friday 19th June 2020 - Jim's interview for 'Vive Le Rock' has been published in the current 'Glam's Greatest' issue of the magazine. The magazine is issue #73. Jim features in a three page interview - talking about Slade, Glam & new ventures. Also in the mag Jim details his Top 5 Glam Rock tunes of all time. Buy it now at WH Smith and all good newsagents. |
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JIM ON THE JAMES WHALE talkRADIO SHOW TONIGHT
Thursday 14th May 2020 - It's finally happening tonight! Jim will be phoning in to James Whale on his radio show on talkRADIO. The James Whale show is broadcast between 19.00 and 22.00 and Jim should now be calling in, at the new time, of around 21.20 We understand that the 'Lost In Space' single will be played, and then Jim will be chatting in a segment that will last until the end of the show. What would be really good is if fans could show their support of Jim and the single by messaging the show after 'Lost In Space' has been played. You can text the studio: Text TALK and your message to 87222 (25p + your standard network rate). You can call the studio: Phone 0344 499 1000 You can Tweet the James Whale Radio Show on Twitter: Send your Tweets to @JamesWhaleShow You can Facebook message the James Whale Radio Show: Follow the James Whale Radio Show on the Facebook page - and interact by Messenger. Don't forget to listen in tonight! The James Whale Radio Show can be found at talkRADIO on DAB radio or you can listen in on your computer by clicking here or going to www.talkradio.co.uk TO DOWNLOAD THE 'LOST IN SPACE' SINGLE ON APPLE MUSIC CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 'LOST IN SPACE' EP ON APPLE MUSIC CLICK HERE |
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JIM'S APPEARANCE ON THE JAMES WHALE SHOW POSTPONED UNTIL THIS THURSDAY 14TH MAY
Monday 11th May 2020 - Unfortunately Jim's appearance on the James Whale Show on talkRADIO has been postponed until Thursday. He'll now be on talkRADIO at around 20.20 on Thursday 14th May. Sorry for the inconvenience - tonight's radio programme content has changed after the PM's announcement yesterday. However, on the positive side, Jim's chat on Thursday has now been extended to 40 minutes! |
JIM'S CLOTHES AUCTION UPDATE
Saturday 9th May 2020 - Further to our earlier post about Jim's impending clothes auction, we have some further items that have been added:
More details will follow in due course, watch this space.
Saturday 9th May 2020 - Further to our earlier post about Jim's impending clothes auction, we have some further items that have been added:
- Item 6 - Jim's mainly blue patterned jacket - thought to have been from around 1975 - possibly 'How Does It Feel' Promotion
- Item 7 - Jim's tan flying jacket - 1974 - used in 'Slade In Flame' movie, end scenes when Paul leaves the band and hotel.
- Item 8 - Jim's black leather bomber jacket 1980's
- Item 9 - Jim's red leather jacket - 1981 used on 'We'll Bring The House Down' promotion
- Item 10 - Jim's flying jacket - 1971 from 'Coz I Luv You' era - used on European single cover
More details will follow in due course, watch this space.
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JIM ON MONDAY'S JAMES WHALE SHOW ON talkRADIO
Wednesday 6th May 2020 - The news today is that Jim has accepted an invitation to chat with James Whale on his radio show next Monday (11th May). As Jim is currently in lockdown at home, he will be a phone-in guest on the show. The James Whale show is broadcast on talkRADIO between 19.00 to 22.00 weekdays. At the moment Jim is planned to chat in a 30 minute section from 20.40pm. However, plans sometimes change at the last minute - so make sure that you tune in early! Just so fans are aware, to coincide with the broadcast, Jim will be doing a 'soft', low key, re-issue of the 'Lost In Space' single. It is purely to test the water for radio plays. No physical CD copies will be available with the reissue. The single is still available to download from Wienerworld. It'd be great if fans could listen in on Monday evening, and also support his appearance on the show by texting / messaging after his interview. We'll give more information on this nearer to the time of broadcast. You can listen to talkRADIO on the internet at https://talkradio.co.uk/ or clicking here talkRADIO is of course also a channel on most DAB radios. |
GALLERY OF SOME OF JIM'S CLOTHES GOING TO AUCTION
Sunday 26th April 2020 - See below a 'now' and 'then' gallery of some of Jim's clothes that will be going to auction. More photos to be added in due course.
Sunday 26th April 2020 - See below a 'now' and 'then' gallery of some of Jim's clothes that will be going to auction. More photos to be added in due course.
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JIM'S CLOTHES AUCTION, JIM'S GLAM ROCK 'TOP 5' & JIM T-SHIRTS
JIM’S CLOTHES AUCTION Saturday 25th April 2020 - The next bit of news is about Jim’s clothes auction… We realise it’s all been a bit quiet on this front recently. However, Jim, or should we say Louise, has finally sorted out the clothes he wants to pass on. Webmaster has been sent current photos of the following items:
As Jim and Louise are currently in isolation in the Midlands, the items cannot be passed over to Jim’s brother Frank for the auction to commence. However, this will be sorted when lockdown is over. Next steps:
JIM’S ALL TIME FAVOURITE ‘GLAM ROCK TOP FIVE’ Saturday 25th April 2020 - As promised. Ahead of the Glam Rock special appearing in Vive Le Rock magazine in the summer, here’s Jim’s Top Five Glam Rock songs: Maggie May – Rod Stewart All The Young Dudes – Mott The Hoople Life On Mars – David Bowie 20th Century Boy – T.Rex School’s Out – Alice Cooper I Love Rock n Roll – The Arrows version *Jim knows that he has made six choices – but he wasn’t sure whether ‘Maggie May’ could be considered Glam Rock or not! He thinks though that it’s such a fantastic track that he wanted it included if he could. JIM’S CLOTHES AUCTION Saturday 25th April 2020 - The next bit of news is about Jim’s clothes auction… We realise it’s all been a bit quiet on this front recently. However, Jim, or should we say Louise, has finally sorted out the clothes he wants to pass on. Webmaster has been sent current photos of the following items:Jim’s most famous red shiny suit (jacket and trousers) from 1973– used on the debut of ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’ on Top Of The Pops and for the Slade’s biggest UK indoor gig at Earl’s Court on 1 July 1973
As Jim and Louise are currently in isolation in the Midlands, the items cannot be passed over to Jim’s brother Frank for the auction to commence. However, this will be sorted when lockdown is over. Next steps:
JIM LEA T-SHIRTS Saturday 25th April 2020 – Jim has always been reluctant to issue merchandise. However, he has bowed down to record company pressure! A new photoshoot of Jim will take place, a photo from which will be used for T Shirts to be sold this summer onwards. The design of the T Shirt will be decided by Jim’s brother Frank. Watch this space for more info – and details how to purchase in due course. |
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Friday 24th April 2020 - Jim's interview for Vive Le Rock magazine has been delayed in publication until the Summer. The issue he has been interviewed for will be a Glam Rock special.
As a prelude to the publication, Jim will be detailing his Top 5 Glam Rock tunes of all time... We're going to publish them on the website tomorrow (Saturday 25th April) around 8pm. Any ideas what songs he'll pick? Find out tomorrow! Also, they'll be a little more news update tomorrow too. |
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JIM'S 'MEGADRIVE' GETS AN AIRING ON NEW ROCK RADIO SHOW TONIGHT
Wednesday 22nd April 2020 - Jim's currently safe at home enjoying his garden! In the meantime we're aware that tonight is the pilot broadcast of Donald Moffat's 'Rebel On The Radio' show on TD1 Radio 106.5 fm. Donald's a massive Slade fan and tonight he will be featuring Jim's 'Megadrive' track from his 'Lost In Space' EP. So Listen in tonight from 8pm if you can! For link to TD1 Radio click here or go to www.td1radio.scot |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISE LEA - JIM AND LOU CELEBRATING IN ISOLATION AT HOME
Wednesday 1st April 2020 - Today is Jim's wife Louise's birthday - she's 70 years young. Normally a birthday in the Lea family would spark a big family celebration. However, at the moment Jim and Lou are isolating together at home in Staffordshire, and under the government guidelines family cannot visit. They plan to have a quiet day with a meal together later, including a cake, with one solitary romantic candle on! Jim wishes all readers of the website well - and asks them to stay safe, stay at home and look after themselves. He'll catch up with everyone later in the year! Jim's plans regarding the biography DVD release have of course been delayed until we get over the Cornonavirus situation. The website will keep you updated of the release date and promotion plans in due course. |
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JIM'S WEEK ON KEN BRUCE'S RADIO 2 'TRACKS OF MY YEARS'
Saturday 7th March 2020 - Jim had a great week appearing on Ken Bruce's 'Tracks Of My Years' feature on his Radio Two show. Impressive feedback on Facebook and Twitter from listeners saying he was the most interesting guest for a while, which was great to see. Jim's musical choices were as follows: Monday 2nd March Wonderful Land - The Shadows Twist and Shout - The Beatles Tuesday 3rd March My Generation - The Who Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan Wednesday 4th March You Really Got Me - The Kinks Say You Don't Mind - Colin Blunstone Thursday 5th March Man Of The World - Fleetwood Mac Voodoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix Friday 6th March Reach Out I'll Be There - The Four Tops The Man With The Child In His Eyes - Kate Bush If you missed the show, for the next month you can listen to all Jim's choices, plus his stores, on BBC iPlayer - click here |
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DON POWELL'S STROKE - JIM SENDS DON GET WELL MESSAGE
Monday 2nd March 2020 - Jim was shocked to hear of Don Powell's stroke on Saturday in Denmark and sends this message to him: "Hi Don - It was terrible to hear of your stroke. A real body blow!! Although the band finished many moons ago, we were like brothers during that 25 years together. You were and still are the quickest wit in the band. You kept us laughing through the ups and downs of those years. I'm sure that everyone who's met you thinks the same. Keep smiling Don and get through this. Get well soon. Jim." |
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JIM FEATURES ON PAUL WELLER'S NEW ALBUM 'ON SUNSET'
Sunday 1st March 2020 - Last Summer Jim was flattered to be contacted by Paul Weller - asking him if he would possibly play violin on one of the tracks he was recording for his new album. He told Jim it was for a certain track where he wanted to have violin in the vein of 'Coz I Luv You' - and he instantly thought of Jim to record it. Jim obliged by recording the violin piece at his local studio - The Mad Hat Studios in Coven, Wolverhampton. It has been confirmed that the said track 'Equanimity' will feature on Weller's album 'On Sunset' to be released on 12 June. In the online magazine 'Front View' Paul talks about the track: 'Equanimity' "A cheeky little number" says Weller "a bit Berlin Cabaret, a bit Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band" featuring a swinging violin solo from Slade's Jim Lea in the style of 'Coz I Luv You'. "I loved Slade's singles" says Weller. "They were a real lad's band - skinheads and suedeheads alike mainly listened to black music, but Slade were one of the few pop groups we loved". |
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JIM TO ANNOUNCE BIOGRAPHY DVD PROJECT ON KEN BRUCE SHOW
Friday 28th February 2020 - Jim's long awaited appearance on Ken Bruce's 'Tracks Of My Years' feature will finally get aired next week. From Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March Jim will choose, discuss and play two songs per day that have shaped his life. Ken Bruce's show is broadcast between 9.30am and midday each week day on Radio Two. Fans need to listen in as an announcement will be made about the project Jim has been working on for the last few years, that has been very close to his heart... However, as website readers we will exclusively tell you now... Jim has been making a biography DVD that will be released this year, hopefully before Summer. The working title is currently: 'The Story Of Jim Lea and Slade'. Fans have constantly asked Jim to write a biography - but he has decided to do better than that. He tells the story of him and Slade on a DVD. Jim asked friends to be recorded to help him tell the story - and these friends included Paul Weller, Francis Rossi, Roy Wood, Karl Wallinger of World Party, Mick Fleetwood and Don Powell - to name a few. Jim was particularly grateful to Don who flew over to the UK from Denmark to help with the project. Dave Meehan is Director of the DVD with Frank Lea as Executive Producer. More details to follow over the next few months. |
UPDATE ON JIM'S STOLEN FENDER STRATOCASTER HH CONTEMPORARY
Tuesday 18th February 2020 - Two weeks ago we advised that Jim's prized Fender Stratocaster was stolen from Central London. We put out the word for fans to share the details of the theft on social media in a bid to try and get it recovered.
Unfortunately the guitar has still not been returned or found. We do not have the serial number to pass on to fans - and to date we have only shared photos of the guitar on social media in a hope that fans might see it and recognise it.
However today Jim has released this, previously unseen studio footage, for fans to see. It shows close ups of the famous guitar and we hope this will help fans recognise it.
Once more we ask that fans look out for the Stratocaster in music shops, or on internet websites such as Gumtree and eBay. A reward is offered. Please email website on [email protected] with any info if you find it's whereabouts.
We have made the video downloadable. Please share on social media.
Tuesday 18th February 2020 - Two weeks ago we advised that Jim's prized Fender Stratocaster was stolen from Central London. We put out the word for fans to share the details of the theft on social media in a bid to try and get it recovered.
Unfortunately the guitar has still not been returned or found. We do not have the serial number to pass on to fans - and to date we have only shared photos of the guitar on social media in a hope that fans might see it and recognise it.
However today Jim has released this, previously unseen studio footage, for fans to see. It shows close ups of the famous guitar and we hope this will help fans recognise it.
Once more we ask that fans look out for the Stratocaster in music shops, or on internet websites such as Gumtree and eBay. A reward is offered. Please email website on [email protected] with any info if you find it's whereabouts.
We have made the video downloadable. Please share on social media.
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JIM'S FENDER STRATOCASTER HH CONTEMPORARY STOLEN
Monday 3rd February 2020 - We need to report that Jim's Fender Stratocaster HH Contemporary was stolen in Central London on Friday 31st January. It is Jim's much loved guitar that he used at his Robin performances in Bilston in 2002 and 2017 (see pictures to the right and below). He asks that (particularly) London fans look out for it as the thief might be trying to sell it in London guitar shops, or on Gumtree or Ebay etc. If posted on 'sale' websites it would only have been posted for sale on Friday or afterwards. Reward offered. Please email website on [email protected] with any info. We'll publish more details on website when we can. |
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JIM'S 'TRACKS OF MY YEARS' BROADCAST DELAYED
Wednesday 29 January 2020 - Unfortunately due to Ken Bruce's current ill health, the broadcast of Jim's 'Tracks Of My Years' choices over five days next week has been delayed to the week commencing Monday 2nd March.
Jim wishes Ken a speedy recovery and return to doing the job he does so well.
Wednesday 29 January 2020 - Unfortunately due to Ken Bruce's current ill health, the broadcast of Jim's 'Tracks Of My Years' choices over five days next week has been delayed to the week commencing Monday 2nd March.
Jim wishes Ken a speedy recovery and return to doing the job he does so well.
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JIM'S TRACKS OF MY TEARS ON KEN BRUCE'S RADIO TWO SHOW BEING AIRED NEXT WEEK!
Tuesday 28th January 2020 - Jim's pre-recorded 'Tracks Of My Years' feature on the Ken Bruce Radio 2 show will be played all next week. From Monday 3rd February to Friday 7th February Jim will choose, discuss and play two songs per day that have shaped his life. Ken Bruce's show is broadcast between 9.30am and midday each week day on Radio Two. Listen in! |
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PODCAST LINK
Friday 10th January 2020 - If you missed Jim's 'Inside Track' segment recorded for Dunk's show 'Keep It Rock' on Total Rock Radio, here's the link to the podcast: click HERE. (Jim's segment is at 57:00 minutes). |
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JIM'S TOTAL ROCK INTERVIEW GETS WORLDWIDE AIRINGS
Friday 3rd January 2020 - Jim's recorded interview for Total Rock has been receiving airings around the world this week. The interview was with DJ Dunk and Jim plays three tracks chosen by him for broadcast. The show was broadcast in the UK on Total Rock Radio (UK) on Monday at 10pm and Tuesday at 6am. On Thursday it was played on Cruize Rock Radio (Australia) at 7pm and Pure Rock Radio (Canada) at 8pm. It will be repeated again on these following dates: Saturday 4th January 4am on Cruize Rock Radio (Australia) - click link here Saturday 4th January midday on Total Rock Radio (UK) - click link here Saturday 4th January 5pm on CIA Radio (Germany) - click link here Sunday 5th January Pure Rock Radio (Canada) - click link here Monday 6th January Manamal Streaming Radio (USA) - click link here |
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'AM I THE GREATEST NOW' (REMIX) AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD NOW
Friday 3rd January 2020 - Jim's 'Am I The Greatest Now' (remix) single is available to stream and download from Wienerworld now.
To stream or download click HERE
Friday 3rd January 2020 - Jim's 'Am I The Greatest Now' (remix) single is available to stream and download from Wienerworld now.
To stream or download click HERE
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 - AND JIM'S A GRANDAD FOR THE FOURTH TIME!
Wednesday 1st January 2020 - Jim wishes all the website readers a great New Year for 2020. There's lots of news regarding Jim's plans for 2020 to follow in coming weeks - but in the meantime... Jim wants to announce that he and his wife Lou are absolutely delighted that they have become grandparents for the fourth time. Their son Kristian's partner Zoe has given birth to a baby boy at 5am on New Year's morning. The baby is fine and healthy - and Kristian and Zoe will decide a name for him soon. Great news for the Lea family to start 2020. |
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JIM'S CNN INTERVIEW ABOUT 'MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY'
Monday 23rd December 2019 - Jim gave a lengthy interview to CNN online about the success of 'Merry Xmas Everybody' which was published around the world at the weekend. You can read the interview here. |
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TUNE IN TO TOTAL ROCK RADIO OVER THE NEW YEAR PERIOD
Saturday 21 December 2019 - Total Rock Radio at www.totalrock.com are getting behind JIm's new single 'Am I The Greatest Now' to be released on 3rd January 2020. Jim has recorded three jingles and three tracks for the station which he will discuss in a series of three broadcasts (one of the tracks being the new single). The recordings will be featured in three segments of the 'Keep It Rock' (with Dunk) show. The days of broadcast are as follows:- Monday 30th December (show probably broadcast 10pm to midnight), Tuesday 31st December (show probably broadcast 6am to 8am) and Saturday 4th January (show probably broadcast midday to 2pm). During these broadcast days 'Am I The Greatest Now' will also feature with several plays on the station per day. Also, this Monday 23rd December, Jim is doing an in depth phone interview with Total Rock's Neil Jones - broadcast date TBC. To tune in to Total Rock Radio click here |
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JIM TO CLEAR OUT HIS CLOSET IN 2020
Tuesday 10 December 2019 - Jim is typically a hoarder. He has kept some of his famous stage-gear from the 70's and 80's, and has also kept other clothes that he wore, and was pictured in, during 'the era'. He has now decided to clean out his closet. Jim and his wife Lou have got together several (if not numerous) pieces that he wants to pass on - and he has decided that the items should go to fans who can keep them as memorabilia of a golden age. The items will be sold via this website and Jim's charities will benefit from the sale. We have no further details of the items being sold yet, or how we will do this. But keep watching the website - as we will make an announcement early in the New Year as to how this will all be happening. |
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MORE INTERVIEWS
Thursday 21 November 2019 - Jim completed some interviews for Vive Le Rock and Guitar World (US magazine) this week. Look out for the mags hitting the shelves around February time. Vive Le Rock will be a Glam Rock special - with Jim giving his thoughts on the era - along with what he is up to now. |
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THE PROMOTION FOR 'AM I THE GREATEST NOW' IS STARTING
Monday 18th November 2019 - Jim starts the promotion for 'Am I The Greatest Now' this week. The new single is available for download on 3rd January 2020 - and in the build up, Jim is doing interviews for two major rock magazines - to be published in January. Also Jim will soon be recording an interview with Ken Bruce of Radio 2 - for his show's daily feature 'Tracks Of My Years'. Jim will chose ten records that have been important to him over his career - and talk about them. The interview is then broken down in to daily segments - where Ken will play two of the songs and include Jim's chat as to why he has chosen them. Jim's 'Tracks Of My Years' week will be broadcast by Radio 2 in early January, to tie in with the single's release. |
'AM I THE GREATEST NOW?' RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Wednesday 30th October 2019 - Jim has today announced the release date of the remixed and remastered 'Am I The Greatest Now?' single. It will be released on Friday 3rd January 2020 (download only on Wienerworld).
Yes - the release date has been put back from the intended date in late November. However the reason behind this is that Jim's radio plugger has managed to line up some interesting and important radio promotion in late December - so the release date has been moved to coincide with this. More information to follow in coming weeks regarding the single's promotion.
Wednesday 30th October 2019 - Jim has today announced the release date of the remixed and remastered 'Am I The Greatest Now?' single. It will be released on Friday 3rd January 2020 (download only on Wienerworld).
Yes - the release date has been put back from the intended date in late November. However the reason behind this is that Jim's radio plugger has managed to line up some interesting and important radio promotion in late December - so the release date has been moved to coincide with this. More information to follow in coming weeks regarding the single's promotion.
JIM LEA RARE RARE REMIX 'AM I THE GREATEST NOW' DRAW WINNERS
Saturday 19th October - Many thanks to all the fans who entered the rare remix of 'Am I The Greatest Now' draw at the Slade Fans Convention in Wolverhampton today.
Gobby Holder from Slady drew the winners from her mirrored top hat - and the winners' names were pinned up on a notice boards in the venue.
If you are a winner we will be in touch over the next week as to how to purchase your CDs. Thanks to everyone who supported this venture.
Saturday 19th October - Many thanks to all the fans who entered the rare remix of 'Am I The Greatest Now' draw at the Slade Fans Convention in Wolverhampton today.
Gobby Holder from Slady drew the winners from her mirrored top hat - and the winners' names were pinned up on a notice boards in the venue.
If you are a winner we will be in touch over the next week as to how to purchase your CDs. Thanks to everyone who supported this venture.
UPDATE - DRAW TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE RARE REMIX VERSION OF 'AM I THE GREATEST NOW?'
Sunday 13th October - Further information regarding the draw for 75 lucky ticket-holders to the Slade Fans Convention who will be able to be able to purchase the rare remix copy of Jim’s next single ‘Am I The Greatest Now?’:
Who can enter into the draw?: All ticket holders and entrants to the Slade Fans Convention at The Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton on Saturday 19th October. This includes all artists appearing and all special guests (they are all Slade fans too after all).
How will all ticket holders / entrants actually enter into the draw?: At the venue ticket check / security (doors open 1pm) there will be a representative asking if entrants would like to partake in the draw. If they do they will be asked to print their name, phone number and email address on a special draw application form. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FILL IN THE FORM CAREFULLY. Only one entry per person. N.B. Any entrant who is found to have somehow entered multiple applications will be disqualified.
When will the draw be made?: The draw will be made on the day at 3pm
What happens if I am going to the event and intend arriving after 3pm?: If you intend arriving after 3pm then please urgently email your Name, Address and Email address to [email protected] – along with a scan or photo of your ticket. You must do this by 10pm on Thursday 17th October.
How will the winners names be broadcast: There will be a pin-board at the venue that will have a heading ‘JIM LEA REMIX CD PURCHASE WINNERS’ – the pin-board will be updated with all the winners names after 3pm.
How will I be able to purchase the remix CD if I am a winner? : The organiser will take away all the winners details from the event. All winners will be contacted by email the week after the event. They will be able to pay for the CD by either sending a PayPal payment, cheque or bank transfer. They will be given 14 days to make the required payment.
How much will the CD cost and when will they be delivered?: The CD will cost £5 plus £2 P&P. It is hoped the CDs will be posted around the 22nd November.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. I have been a fan of many years and am not attending the Convention event – why can I not get the opportunity to buy a copy?
A. There are only a very few copies of the CD single available (75). None are being given away free. We wanted to make sure that they ALL go to real fans. If they were sold online they might get into the hands of dealers who would be buying them to sell on to make a profit. Therefore, by selling them at a Convention we know that all the copies will have at least started off in the hands of true fans.
Q. Where can I get a ticket for the Slade Fans Convention in Wolves Saturday 19th October?
A. The last few tickets are available here.
Sunday 13th October - Further information regarding the draw for 75 lucky ticket-holders to the Slade Fans Convention who will be able to be able to purchase the rare remix copy of Jim’s next single ‘Am I The Greatest Now?’:
Who can enter into the draw?: All ticket holders and entrants to the Slade Fans Convention at The Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton on Saturday 19th October. This includes all artists appearing and all special guests (they are all Slade fans too after all).
How will all ticket holders / entrants actually enter into the draw?: At the venue ticket check / security (doors open 1pm) there will be a representative asking if entrants would like to partake in the draw. If they do they will be asked to print their name, phone number and email address on a special draw application form. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FILL IN THE FORM CAREFULLY. Only one entry per person. N.B. Any entrant who is found to have somehow entered multiple applications will be disqualified.
When will the draw be made?: The draw will be made on the day at 3pm
What happens if I am going to the event and intend arriving after 3pm?: If you intend arriving after 3pm then please urgently email your Name, Address and Email address to [email protected] – along with a scan or photo of your ticket. You must do this by 10pm on Thursday 17th October.
How will the winners names be broadcast: There will be a pin-board at the venue that will have a heading ‘JIM LEA REMIX CD PURCHASE WINNERS’ – the pin-board will be updated with all the winners names after 3pm.
How will I be able to purchase the remix CD if I am a winner? : The organiser will take away all the winners details from the event. All winners will be contacted by email the week after the event. They will be able to pay for the CD by either sending a PayPal payment, cheque or bank transfer. They will be given 14 days to make the required payment.
How much will the CD cost and when will they be delivered?: The CD will cost £5 plus £2 P&P. It is hoped the CDs will be posted around the 22nd November.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. I have been a fan of many years and am not attending the Convention event – why can I not get the opportunity to buy a copy?
A. There are only a very few copies of the CD single available (75). None are being given away free. We wanted to make sure that they ALL go to real fans. If they were sold online they might get into the hands of dealers who would be buying them to sell on to make a profit. Therefore, by selling them at a Convention we know that all the copies will have at least started off in the hands of true fans.
Q. Where can I get a ticket for the Slade Fans Convention in Wolves Saturday 19th October?
A. The last few tickets are available here.
LIMITED COPIES RARE REMIX VERSION OF 'AM I THE GREATEST NOW?'
Thursday 10th October 2019 - A special rare remixed copy of Jim's next single will be available to pre-order purchase by 75 lucky fans at next weekend's Slade Fans Convention 2019 in the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton.... Here's some information about how this has come about...
As you may recall Jim's manager Frank recently announced that he has employed a radio plugger to assist getting Jim radio play for his next single. The plugger went through Jim's catalogue and he stated he really wanted to give a remastered version of 'Am I The Greatest Now?' another go. He thought that with the current radio climate, and the time of year, that this track stood the best chance of getting radio play now.
Well 75 copies of the re-mixed single have been pressed as promotional copies for radio stations - and were due to be distributed. However - it has just come to light that the wrong remix master was sent to the CD pressers!
The question has been what to do with these incorrect CD's? It has been decided by Frank that in order to recoup the pressing costs, and also provide some funds for his chosen charity of motor neurone disease, that fans should be given the opportunity to purchase them. They will be a collectors item.
Only 75 copies exist. No more copies will be pressed. These CDs will be available to pre-order by 75 lucky fans who attend the convention event on Saturday 19th October. What will happen is that a draw will be made and the holders of 75 lucky entry tickets will be invited to purchase the CD. (Every entry ticket has a number on it - and 75 numbers will be drawn at random)... So as not to distract from the general promotion of the new release - the rare remix CDs will not be posted out to fans until around 22 November... More details will follow in the next few days as to how this sale will be managed... Watch this space.
Thursday 10th October 2019 - A special rare remixed copy of Jim's next single will be available to pre-order purchase by 75 lucky fans at next weekend's Slade Fans Convention 2019 in the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton.... Here's some information about how this has come about...
As you may recall Jim's manager Frank recently announced that he has employed a radio plugger to assist getting Jim radio play for his next single. The plugger went through Jim's catalogue and he stated he really wanted to give a remastered version of 'Am I The Greatest Now?' another go. He thought that with the current radio climate, and the time of year, that this track stood the best chance of getting radio play now.
Well 75 copies of the re-mixed single have been pressed as promotional copies for radio stations - and were due to be distributed. However - it has just come to light that the wrong remix master was sent to the CD pressers!
The question has been what to do with these incorrect CD's? It has been decided by Frank that in order to recoup the pressing costs, and also provide some funds for his chosen charity of motor neurone disease, that fans should be given the opportunity to purchase them. They will be a collectors item.
Only 75 copies exist. No more copies will be pressed. These CDs will be available to pre-order by 75 lucky fans who attend the convention event on Saturday 19th October. What will happen is that a draw will be made and the holders of 75 lucky entry tickets will be invited to purchase the CD. (Every entry ticket has a number on it - and 75 numbers will be drawn at random)... So as not to distract from the general promotion of the new release - the rare remix CDs will not be posted out to fans until around 22 November... More details will follow in the next few days as to how this sale will be managed... Watch this space.
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'AM I THE GREATEST NOW?' SPECIAL CD MIX
Wednesday 9th October 2019 - News coming tomorrow evening on Jim's website and twitter feed as to how 75 fans will be able to purchase a special one off CD mix of Jim's next single 'Am I The Greatest Now?' next weekend. More details to follow tomorrow - watch this space. |
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A CHANGE OF PLAN REGARDING JIM'S NEXT SINGLE
Thursday 26th September 2019 - Jim today has announced that there will be a change of plan regarding the next single release. Jim's manager. Frank Lea, has recruited a radio plugger to assist in getting Jim radio play for his next single. The plugger has been through Jim's catalogue and he really wants to give a remastered version of 'Am I The Greatest Now?' another go. He thinks that with the current radio climate, and the time of year, that this track stands the best chance of getting radio play now. The new remastered version of the song will be released on Wienerworld in late October. Both Jim and Frank are disappointed that fans will not hear the new track 'There's A Hole in My Soul' just yet. However they are being guided by the advice of the plugger... But fear not, the good news is that 'There's A Hole In My Soul' will follow at the start of next year. More info to follow in due course. |
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JIM’S NEW SONG IS GOING TO BE: ‘THERE’S A HOLE IN MY SOUL’ - WE HAVE A WINNER!
Friday 12th July 2019 - Pleased to announce that we have a winner in the song-title competition. The winner is Steve Lloyd from Wednesbury, UK – who was the first person who correctly guessed the correct title of the song. The title is going to be…. ‘THERE’S A HOLE IN MY SOUL’ Steve posted his guess at 12.34 on Friday 28 June on the Slade Are For Life…. Facebook page. There were some great entries – but Steve was the first entrant to post with the exact correct answer. Jim is currently busy in the studio and we will arrange for him to buy Steve the promised beer in the near future… Steve – we will contact you tomorrow via Facebook. Congratulations! Look forward to having that beer! Fans - Look forward to hearing Jim's new release this Autumn! |
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A CHANCE TO WIN A ONE-TO-ONE MEETING WITH JIM AND HAVE HIM BUY YOU A BEER!
We are pleased to announce a fantastic competition, where the prize for the first person who gets the correct answer, is a one-to-one meeting with Jim – and for Jim to buy the beers! Jim has been busy in the studio for most of the year and he now has a new single due for release this Autumn. The competition relates to the title of Jim’s new single. The competition is tough – very tough. And we’re not actually sure if anyone will be able to work out the correct answer and win it… But here we go. Jim’s next single has SIX words in the title. The first letters of each of the six words (in order) are T - A - H – I – M – S. What we are asking fans to do – is to try to work out what the actual title is? All six words have to be correct. The competition starts NOW (Friday 27 June) at midday. It closes in two weeks time on Friday 12 July at midday. How do you enter? You can enter via links that you will find on the Slade Are For Life – Not Just For Christmas Facebook page or via the Slade Forum (www.sladeforum.co.uk) – please note that you do not have to be a member of the Slade Forum to post your entry there. Simply find the link – post your entry as a comment - which should be your suggested six words making up the title of the new single. Nothing more is needed. Multiple entries are allowed. The winner of the competition will be the FIRST person to work out the correct song title and post it as a comment on either the SAFL-NJFC Facebook page OR the Slade Forum. We will then work out with the winner a suitable time and place for Jim to buy them that beer… Location would typically have to be either in Wolverhampton or London – and the winner would have to get themselves there… If we get a winner – it will be announced on Jim’s website together with the SAFL Facebook page and the Slade Forum soon after the closing time for the competition. SO GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ENTERING – WE WILL HOPEFULLY ANNOUNCE THE WINNER’S NAME IN TWO WEEKS TIME…. THE SAME TIME YOU WILL BE FINDING OUT THE EXACT TITLE OF JIM’S NEW SINGLE! |
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NEW SINGLE ALERT
Thursday 27 June 2019 - We have a title for Jim's next single - which is to be released this Autumn. Before we announce the title we will be running a fantastic competition whereby the winner will be invited to a one-to-one meeting with Jim - and Jim will buy the beers (other soft drink options available)! The competition will be tough - very tough. We're actually not sure anyone will get the correct answer... But if somebody does, the prize will be this personal meeting with Jim - which would be either in Wolverhampton or London. All we can say at the moment is the competition will relate to Jim's new single. All will be explained on this website tomorrow (Friday 28 June) at midday. Fans will have two weeks to enter. Watch this space tomorrow. |
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HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY JIM!
Today, 14th June 2019, is Jim’s 70th birthday and he has this message for the fans: “Wow. I’m 70 years old today! I’m feeling good and having a great day at home with my family. I’ve been made aware of all the messages from the fans that have been coming in on my monumental birthday, either by email to the website, or on social media such as Facebook / Slade Are For Life page and Twitter etc. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to write today and wish me well. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I have been busy in the studio for a great period of this year. The various projects I have been working on are all coming to completion now – and I look forward to sharing my finished work with you soon. I am excited for everyone to hear it all! Undoubtedly I will catch up with everyone when the rounds of promotion start for the product. Until then – stay healthy! Love and regards Jim XXX” |
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NEW MUSIC IS COMING!
Saturday 25th May 2019 - All might have seemed quiet on the Jim Lea front - but we need to update you that Jim has been hard at work in the studio for the last few months.. The news that Jim wants you to know is that new music is on it's way! Jim is currently putting the finishing touches to a new single that will be released this Autumn. Also, he has been working on a new album - which is now 2/3 complete. The album is scheduled for release at the start of next year. In the coming weeks we will have more detail on the impending releases - and all the news will be posted here first on www.jimleamusic.com |
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Friday 14th December - Thanks to all the readers of the website your support during 2018. The most popular feature recently has been Jim's 2018 Q&A. The article was published on Tuesday evening - and that night received 1,192 hits from 923 unique individuals. That's pretty darn good - especially as the article went live at the same time on the www.slayed.co.uk website's forum. For those who haven't read Jim's 2018 Q&A you can still do so by clicking here... And if you've read the article already, you need to start thinking of your questions for the 2019 Q&A! |
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JIM LEA Q&A 2018
Tuesday 11th December - A few months ago Jim said that he'd be pleased to once again to answer questions that the fans wanted to put to him. In conjunction with www.slayed.co.uk forum fans were asked to submit their questions. Loads of questions were submitted - and Jim chose to answer almost all of them. As a Christmas treat, Jim decided to hand write personal responses to everyone who took part (hence the delay in publishing Jim's answers). To see the questions, answers and scans of Jim's handwritten replies click here, |
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JIM THANKS MIKE HAMBLETT AT BOOK LAUNCH
Sunday 25th November - Jim was special guest at Mike Hamblett's book launch at Thr Robin 2 in Bilston yesterday. After 26 years running the Robin venues in Brierley Hill and now in Bilston - Mike is stepping down as owner of the venue. He has sold the business to Fraser Trantor. Jim was special guest at the book launch and paid tribute to Mike and thanked him for all his help and friendship over the years. Jim spoke on stage for 30 minutes - he talked about music in the black country. the beginnings of Slade and how important the Robin 2 venue is to the Midlands - saying that it has the same vibe as London's Marquee club once did. Mike's autobiography 'Keepin' Music Live - My Story' is available to order online. It has pieces written by many of the acts who have performed at the venue over the years, including Jim. To purchase the book click here. Photos: Michael Van Ovestraeten
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THANKS TO DON POWELL
Sunday 16th September - Many thanks to Don Powell who flew to the UK this week to assist with Jim's latest project. More details to follow in the coming weeks. |
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TWENTY QUESTIONS FOR JIM 2018
Saturday 15th September - In conjunction with the the Slade Forum, Jim will once again answer a batch of questions submitted by fans. If you have a burning question you want Jim to answer, you need to: 1) Become a member of the Slade Forum at www.sladeforum.co.uk 2) Submit your question by 17.00 GMT on 1st October 2018 - please add your name and location Jim will answer 20 questions of his choice - and the Q&A will be published a few weeks later on this website and also the Slade Forum. Get thinking of that killer question... |
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JIM INTERVIEW IN THIS MONTH'S BASS GUITAR MAGAZINE
Saturday 15th September - Jim's long-awaited interview with Dave Ling is featured in a three page spread in the October issue of Bass Guitar Magazine. This is available in all good newsagents now for £4.99 |
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JIM & SLADE SPECIAL ON RALPH MCLEAN'S SHOW ON BBC RADIO ULSTER
Friday 14th September - Jim is interviewed and featured on Ralph McLean's BBC Radio Ulster show which was broadcast on Thursday 13 September. The two hour show starts with some Slade tracks and some Slade cover songs.... Then at 0.55 mins 'Look Wot You Dun' is played, which leads in to an hour of chat with Jim. 'Lost In Space' gets an airing along with more classic Slade tracks. To listen in click here |
FABICATIONSHQ WEBSITE REVIEW OF 'LOST IN SPACE'
Wednesday 8 August - An excellent review of the 'Lost In Space' EP has been published on the FabricationsHQ website - www.fabricationshq.com
Wednesday 8 August - An excellent review of the 'Lost In Space' EP has been published on the FabricationsHQ website - www.fabricationshq.com
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SECOND PART OF 'STRANGE BREW' PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW
Wednesday 8th August - The second part of Jim's interview with 'Strange Brew's' Jason Barnard is available to listen to, or download, now. This part is a mammoth 1 hour and 37 minutes only. The following tracks are played during the interview:
To reach the second part of the Strange Brew podcast - click here. |
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JIM INTERVIEWED IN 'STRANGE BREW' PODCAST
Friday 3rd August - Jim has been interviewed by Jason Barnard for the 'Strange Brew' website's podcast. The interview is extensive (1 hour 10 mins) and Part One is available to listen to online - or download to your phone, tablet or computer - now. Part One of the interview has Jim talking about the early days of Slade and he discusses their career up to the end of 1973. The tracks played during the chat are as follows:
To reach the 'Strange Brew' podcast click here. And the good news folks is that Part Two of the interview is promised to be published soon! |
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KEITH ENGLISH EXPLAINS WHY HE CHOSE 'HOW DOES IT FEEL' FOR THE SOUNDTRACK TO HIS NEW MOVIE
Sunday 29th July - Keith English, Director of the new movie 'The More You Ignore Me', has explained to the website why he chose Jim's 'How Does It Feel' to be included in the soundtrack: "I grew up with Slade in the 1970s and ‘How Does it Feel?’ is my favourite of all the songs Jim wrote for the band. So it was a no-brainer that when I came to direct ‘The More You Ignore Me ‘ from Jo Brand’s fabulous script, it had to be the opening title music. It sets the mood for the first half of this wonderful, heartwarming but uncompromising, tale of a young girl (actor Ella Hunt) growing up in the 1970s and 80s with a mother (Sheridan Smith) suffering from schizophrenia. 'How does it Feel?’ reflects not only the young girl's worries about her future, but also her mother’s ‘mental wanderings’ perfectly. The story could easily be a companion piece to the ‘Slade in Flame’ as they both have as their theme the struggle to rise above the mundane and make one’s life something special. In the case SIF it's Don’s character reaching for stardom, in TMYIM it's the young Alice’s fight to be something more than the daughter of ‘a mental woman’. Genesius Producer Debbie Gray was the driving force behind the project. She, Jo Brand and I developed the film from Jo’s novel over 5 years. TMYIM is, in turns, laugh-out-loud funny and deeply emotional (as drama comedies from BAFTA award-winning Jo Brand often are) and the story is contained within ‘How Does It Feel?’ as the opening title song and ‘City’s End’ (sung by Sheridan Smith herself) over the closing credits. 'City’s End' is, again, a wonderful companion piece to ‘How Does It Feel?’. Written by the late Brian Glancy, who collaborated with many of the bands coming out of Manchester in the 1990s, it is a song reflecting over opportunities missed and and a life passed by. It is the Ying to ‘How Does It Feel’s Yang. Guy Garvey (Elbow) and Pete Jobson (I am Kloot) - who did the soundtrack score for TMYIM . To conclude, an independent British movie is so hard to get off the ground (as the boys from Slade will know!) and Debbie, Jo and I are so honoured to have the opportunity to have HDIF as part of our story. I hope you guys go out an support it in any way you can . Thanks Jim, Noddy, Don & Dave. I hope we did you proud." The film is currently showing in many big cities, but will continue opening in various places at various time all summer - so, if you fancy seeing the movie (and hearing 'How Does It Feel' on the big screen again) please check the website www.themoreyouignoreme.co.uk Keep a look out to see if your area gets added to the schedule which will run until the end of September. To see the behind the scenes promo for the movie click here. |
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'HOW DOES IT FEEL' FEATURES IN NEW BRITISH MOVIE
Saturday 28th July - Jim has been quoted recently as saying that 'How Does It Feel' was the first song that he ever wrote at age 14 - and he considers to be his best ever song - so it was all downhill after that! We are pleased to advise that film director Keith English features the classic track in his new British movie 'The More You Ignore Me' that is showing in selected cinemas in major UK cities next week. The film stars Sheridean Smith. To find out screening times and more info click here. |
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2ND PART OF JIM'S 'EXPRESS & STAR' INTERVIEW
Friday 13th July - The second part of Jim's recent 'Express & Star' interview was published today. In the interview Jim tells of a rumpus that took place in the Top Of The Pops bar in 1972. To read it click here. |
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MY GLOBAL MIND - ONLINE MAGAZINE
Tuesday 10th July - A really in depth interview with Jim has been published in the 'My Global Mind' online magazine. Jim said, about making his way out of the Robin after his event last November: "Yeah, yeah and I was literally almost crushed to death. Unbelievable, unbelievable. And my granddaughter, she saw it all going and she said, “Gosh,” she said, “I would have loved to have had that done to me.” I said, “No, it’s quite scary!” They’re all pushing and you can’t breathe, they’re trying to get a bit of you. You know they all want something writing, you know pictures and so on". To read the interview click here. |
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JIM INTERVIEW IN THE WOLVERHAMPTON EXPRESS & STAR
Sunday 8 July - Jim has an interview published in the latest online edition of the Wolverhampton Express & Star. To read it click here. |
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JIM TALKS TO 'WE ARE CULT WEBSITE'
Thursday 5th July - Jim recently spoke to Eoghan Lyng from the 'We Are Cult' website. To read the interview click here |
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JIM FEATURES ON THE VIDEO TO KORNASTONE'S 'OH MY DAYS'
Monday 2 July - Jim's mates Dave Lawrence and Jamie Davey have released a track 'All My Days' with their band Kornastone. Jim features in video - playing violin. Here's what the band say about the video on their Facebook page: "Oh My Days" - Official video (feat.Jim Lea of Slade) We really had just the best of times not only recording this track but also making the video. What a thrill and honour it was for us to have Jim Lea join us on the video! - and to everyone who came to support us on the video shoot thank you all once again - we hope you like it and if you do please share and like - xxx To download the track 'Oh My Days' by Kornastone through iTunes click here |
ADRIAN GOLDBERG'S 'MINUTE REVIEW' OF THE 'LOST IN SPACE' EP
Thursday 28 June - Many thanks to Adrian Goldberg for his 'Minute Review' of Jim's 'Lost In Space' EP
Thursday 28 June - Many thanks to Adrian Goldberg for his 'Minute Review' of Jim's 'Lost In Space' EP
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REVIEW OF 'LOST IN SPACE' EP IN FIREWORKS MAGAZINE
Tuesday 26 June - There was a great review of the 'Lost In Space' EP by Steven Reid in Fireworks Magazine (see right hand image). |
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LISTEN AGAIN TO JIM ON THE 'VINYL COLLECTIVE' ON BBC RADIO SCOTLAND
Tuesday 26 June - Listen again to Jim chat to Grant Stott on his 'Vinyl Collective' programme on BBC Radio Scotland. Jim's chose the 'Physical Graffiti' by Led Zeppelin to play - listen in to find out why. Click here. |
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CHARITY DVD UPDATE
Tuesday 26 June - Pre-orders to the website for the DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at the Robin 2' from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have been posted! We are now working on the pre-orders from the UK - and will get them posted so they are delivered by release date 2 July 2018. All proceeds from DVD sales will go to Dementia UK. To order your copy click here. |
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CATCH UP ON ADRIAN GOLDBERG'S 'THE OTHER SIDE OF... JIM LEA'
Monday 25th June - Adrian Goldberg broadcast an excellent hour long interview with Jim on WM FM yesterday - talking about his life, health, Slade and his solo work. The interview was segmented to allow Jim to play six tracks that mean so much to him... He played one Slade track and then songs by: The Shadows, The Who, The Beatles, Kate Bush and Focus. You can listen to the show here - and UK listeners can download it to keep! |
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FINAL PUSH OF PROMOTION FOR THE 'LOST IN SPACE' EP
Thursday 21 June - Jim returns BBC WM FM at the Mailbox Building in Birmingham tomorrow (Friday 21 June) to do a final push of radio promotion for the 'Lost In Space' EP. His schedule is as follows: 10.00 - 11.00 BBC WM FM - Pre-record with Adrian Goldberg - to be transmitted Sun 24 June at midday (Jim has been asked to chose 8 of his most favourite songs to be broadcast during the interview). A BBC radio podcast of the show will also be available from Sun 24 June at 13.00. 11.15 - 11.30 BBC Radio York - Pre-record with Anna Wallace 11.30 - 11.50 BBC Radio Ulster TBC - Pre-record with Ralph McLean 12.00 - 12.15 BBC Radio Lincoln - Pre-record with Maria Richmond 12.20 Finish |
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JIM ON GRANT STOTT'S 'VINYL COLLECTIVE' SHOW - SUNDAY 24 JUNE
Wednesday 20 June - As mentioned previously on this site - Jim will guest on Grant Stott's 'Vinyl Collective' show on BBC Radio Scotland this Sunday (24th June at 15.05). The show is a pre-record from last week. Jim will discuss one of his all time favourite vinyl albums. What will he chose? The programme will also feature Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet. You can listen live here. |
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JIM GUESTS WITH KORNASTONE BAND
Tuesday 19 June - Jim was pleased to help his friend Jamie Davey's band Kornastone, and play violin on a video they were filming at the Grosvenor House in Bridgenorth on Tuesday evening (19th June). The video is to promote the record 'Oh My Days'. Fan Alan Taylor sat in on the recording and took the photos (below) that he has kindly shared with us. (You might recognise Jamie Davey and Dave Lawrence from the photos - both were Jim's backing singers at Jim's event at The Robin 2 on 5th November last year. They also appear in Jim's new DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at the Robin 2'). For more information on Kornastone, see their website: https://kornastone.com/home |
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A MESSAGE FROM JIM LEA
Monday 18 June - Jim sends this message: "A huge thanks for all the 69th birthday wishes and thanks for the humongous support for the new six track EP. It seems to have been received really well. Thanx". |
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'LOST IN SPACE' EP REVIEW ON 'GET READY TO ROCK' WEBSITE
Monday 18 June - Jim is preparing for a busy week promoting the 'Lost In Space' EP which is released on Friday 22nd June. On Tuesday (19th June) he will be chatting to the Wolverhampton Express & Star - look out for the interview being published later this week. Then on Thursday (21 June) morning Jim will be back at the BBC WM FM studios in Birmingham pre-recording interviews with Adrian Goldberg and others. In the meantime an excellent review of 'Lost In Space' appears online on the 'Get Ready To Rock' website - to read it click here. |
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LISTEN AGAIN TO JIM'S INTERVIEW WITH GARRY FOSTER ON 'UNCHAINED' AT WCR FM
Wednesday 13 June - Garry Foster broadcast a very open interview with Jim last night on WCR 101.8 FM. Jim discussed for the first time which friend the 'Lost In Space' single was originally written about, spoke at length about his event at the Robin on 5th November last year and gave some information out as to how the forthcoming 'An Audience with Jim Lea at the Robin 2' DVD came about... Gary also played three tracks from the 'Lost In Space' EP plus lots of Slade oldies, including some that you wouldn't expect like 'The Wheels Ain't Coming Down' and 'A Night To Remember' Also, listeners can win a signed promo CD and a signed 'Lost In Space' EP - all you have to do is listen to the show and then either Email, Facebook Message or Tweet a simple request to win over the next few days! (Listen to the show!) Garry's shows can now be heard on Mixcloud catch up on the following links: Garry with Jim Lea - Hour One - Click here Garry with Jim Lea - Hour Two - Click here |
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JIM RECORDING 'THE VINYL COLLECTIVE' WITH GRANT STOTT
Tuesday 12th June - Jim's currently in Edinburgh and will spend his impending birthday (14th June) in Scotland. Tomorrow (13th June) Jim will record a special radio show for BBC Radio Scotland called 'The Vinyl Collective' with Grant Stott. Jim has been asked to choose one of his favourite classic vinyl LPs to discuss on air. Which album will he choose? The programme is due to be transmitted on Sunday 24th June at 3pm. To view the 'Vinyl Collective' homepage on the BBC website click here. |
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LISTEN AND WIN SIGNED COPIES OF THE 'LOST IN SPACE' PROMO SINGLE & EP
Monday 11th June - Listen to Jim tomorrow (Tuesday 12 June) on a special 'Unchained Show' on WCR FM - and you could win a signed copy of the 'Lost In Space' promo CD single or a signed 'Lost In Space' EP. DJ Garry Foster interviewed Jim recently in a 70 minute conversation. He plans to play the whole interview, unedited, but space it into segments so that he can fit in Jim Lea and Slade music in between the chat. The two hour special runs between 10pm and Midnight. You can listen in here. Listen and win! |
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JIM ON THE 'SOFT ROCK SHOW'ON EXPRESS FM - 11 JUNE
Monday 11 June - Jim will be a phone in guest of Geoff and Ade on the 'Soft Rock Show' on Express FM tonight at 8.15pm. You can tune in on 93.7fm or listen here. |
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PREVIEW OF 'AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM LEA AT THE ROBIN 2' DVD
Friday 8 June - Jim's forthcoming DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at the Robin 2' will be released soon. In the meantime here's a preview of what's included...
The DVD will contain segments of the Q&A Jim did with Paul Franks, plus all the four songs that he performed at the event: 'Cum On Feel The Noize', 'Gudbuy T'Jane', 'We'll Bring The House Down' and 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now'.
The DVD will ONLY be available to readers of Jim's website and we will post details of how to order your copies next week. Keep watching this space.
Friday 8 June - Jim's forthcoming DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at the Robin 2' will be released soon. In the meantime here's a preview of what's included...
The DVD will contain segments of the Q&A Jim did with Paul Franks, plus all the four songs that he performed at the event: 'Cum On Feel The Noize', 'Gudbuy T'Jane', 'We'll Bring The House Down' and 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now'.
The DVD will ONLY be available to readers of Jim's website and we will post details of how to order your copies next week. Keep watching this space.
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JIM CHATS WITH GARRY FOSTER ON 'UNCHAINED' ON WCR FM 101.FM ON TUESDAY 12 JUNE
Wednesday 6 June - Jim chatted with Garry Foster for 70 minutes last night in the WCR FM studios in Wolverhampton. The interview will be broadcast on Garry's 'Unchained Show' next Tuesday between 10pm and midnight. Jim has also given Garry signed copies of the 'Lost In Space' single CD and EP that listeners will be able to win in a competition. To tune in next week click here. |
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PHOTOS OF JIM AT THE ROBIN 2, FROM 5 NOVEMBER 2017
Wednesday 6 June - On our Images page we have today shared some excellent photos taken by Martin Bundy of Jim at the Robin 2 from 5 November 2017. To see the images click here. More photos will be shared tomorrow. Jim's new DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at the Robin 2' is coming soon! Details will be published on this website next week as to how you can order a copy! |
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ROCK UNITED BLOG REVIEW OF 'LOST IN SPACE'
Tuesday 5 June - To read the Rock United Blog review of Jim's 'Lost In Space' EP click here. |
COMING SOON 'AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM LEA AT THE ROBIN 2' DVD
Sunday 3 June - Jim's new DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at The Robin 2' is currently being pressed. Details will follow soon as to how you can order your own memoir of the event through this website.... In the meantime we can share with readers the front cover artwork of the upcoming release.
Sunday 3 June - Jim's new DVD 'An Audience with Jim Lea at The Robin 2' is currently being pressed. Details will follow soon as to how you can order your own memoir of the event through this website.... In the meantime we can share with readers the front cover artwork of the upcoming release.
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'AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM LEA AT THE ROBIN 2' DVD BEING PRESSED!
Saturday 2 June - We are pleased to confirm that the DVD memoir of Jim's event at the Robin 2 last November is currently being pressed. The DVD will be sold ONLY through Jim's website and all profit will go to Jim's chosen charity of Dementia UK. On Sunday 3 June Jim's website will have a preview of the cover of the DVD. Watch this space! |
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FOUR STAR REVIEW OF 'LOST IN SPACE' EP
Saturday 2 June - The 'Sea Of Tranquility' website have given Jim's forthcoming 'Lost In Space' EP a glowing Four Star review. To read the review click here. |
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JIM ON THE JOHNNY I'ANSON SHOW - BROADCAST NATIONALLY ON LOCAL RADIO
Friday 25 May - On Tuesday evening Jim spoke to DJ Johnny I'Anson on his evening local radio show that was broadcast nationally to ALL the local radio stations. Jim spoke to Johnny from the BBC WM Studios in Birmingham - whilst Johnny was in the BBC Radio Leeds studio. To listen to the interview click here - and fast forward to 1hr 6mins. |
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HEAR JIM ON THE PAUL FRANKS SHOW
Thursday 24 May - Jim's interview with Paul Franks was played on WM FM 95.6 yesterday. To hear the interview with Jim reminiscing about the Robin 2 event on 5 November 2018 click here and fast forward the player to 19 minutes. |
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HEAR JIM'S NEW EP IN IT'S ENTIRETY
Wednesday 23 May - Many thanks to DJ Elaine Lamb who played Jim's forthcoming EP 'Lost In Space' in it's entirety on Monday night on her Heat FM (New York) radio show. You can hear the programme again on Mixcloud (Jim features 2 hours in to the show) - click here. |
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INTERVIEW WITH DARREN FROM 'GET READY TO ROCK' WEBSITE
Tuesday 22 May - Jim carried out a lengthy interview with Darren from the 'Get Ready To Rock' website. You can read the interview here. |
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MORE PROMO COMING UP
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'LOST' PHOTO SESSION IN HYDE PARK
Saturday 19th May - Many thanks to professional photographer Martyn Goodacre who has let the website post some previously unseen photos of Jim that were taken in Hyde Park, London, a few years ago.
The photos are from an impromptu meeting between the photographer and Jim, as Jim was out walking.
Martyn has asked that the photos not be further used without his permission and clearance. www.martyngoodacre.com [email protected]
Saturday 19th May - Many thanks to professional photographer Martyn Goodacre who has let the website post some previously unseen photos of Jim that were taken in Hyde Park, London, a few years ago.
The photos are from an impromptu meeting between the photographer and Jim, as Jim was out walking.
Martyn has asked that the photos not be further used without his permission and clearance. www.martyngoodacre.com [email protected]
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LINKS TO RECENT RADIO INTERVIEWS
Friday 18th May - Jim's 'Radio Day' went really well yesterday. He had an interesting chat with Tiffany Truscott - on the David White Show on BBC Radio Cornwall (recorded yesterday - but aired today). He said of the 'Lost In Space' single... "It's about people who find it difficult communicating.... It could be about me." Jim also mentioned how the tracks on the forthcoming EP came about.... Additionally, he talked about the Robin 2 show last November, what went on after the event, and getting mobbed at it... To listen to the BBC Radio Cornwall Show - click here - and fast forward to 1hr 37mins. Other playbacks: BBC Network (Johnny I'Anson) - click here - and fast forward to 1hr 6mins BBC Radio WM (Paul Franks) - click here - and fast forward to 19mins BBC Radio Suffolk (Stephen Foster) - click here - and fast forward to 2hr 16mins BBC Radio Solent (Alex Dyke) - click here - 23 mins of Jim interview from the start BBC Radio Lincolnshire (Sue Taylor) - click here - and fast forward to 1hr 7mins and 40secs BBC Radio Oxford (James Watt) - click here - and fast forward to 1hr 3mins and 40secs |
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DETAILS OF JIM'S 'RADIO DAY' ON THURSDAY 17 MAY
Monday 14th May - Jim has a busy day planned this Thursday (17 May). He will be attending the BBC Radio WM Studio in the Mailbox, Birmingham to record numerous radio interviews! Some of the interviews go out live, and some are pre-recordings. We have detailed the transmission dates (below) as far as we know at present. We will update this information in the coming days. MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN IN TO SOME OF THESE SHOWS IF YOU CAN! Tuesday 15th May - Jim's schedule for Thursday has changed slightly. His day will now finish slightly earlier... The amended schedule is below: 11.30-11.45 BBC Radio Stoke – Pre record with Louise Stones - same day tx between 13.00-16.00 - listen here 12.00-12.15 BBC Radio Cornwall – Pre record with Tiffany Truscott - tx Friday 18th May between 09.00-12.00 listen here 12.15-13.10 Lunch break 13.10-13.30 BBC Radio Lincolnshire – LIVE with Carla Green - listen in by clicking here 13.30-13.45 BBC Radio Solent (Southampton) – LIVE with Alex Dyke - listen in by clicking here 14.00-14.20 BBC Radio Oxford – LIVE with James Watt - listen in by clicking here 14.30-14.45 BBC Radio Suffolk – Pre record with Stephen Foster - transmission date tbc 14.45-15.00 BBC Radio Berkshire – Pre record with Phil Kennedy - transmission date tbc 15.00-15.15 BBC Radio Kent – Pre record with Dom King - transmission date tbc 15.15-15.35 BBC Radio WM – Pre record face to face with Paul Franks, tx week comm 21 May - listen here |
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JIM'S 'RADIO DAY' , INTERVIEW WITH GARRY FOSTER AND PROMOTION
On Thursday 17 May Jim will spend the day in BBC studios in Birmingham recording numerous radio interviews - some live and some pre-recordings. The website will have all the details of the schedule and transmission dates as soon as they are available. One other interview that is being lined up is Jim returning to WCR 101.8 FM to chat with Garry Foster for his 'Unchained' programme about 'Lost In Space'... Jim spoke with Gary last year - and it turned into a mammoth interview that was broadcast over two shows. Let's see what happens this time! As soon as the interview takes place and we have broadcast information, we'll publish details on the website and Jim's Twitter feed. Finally, Wienerworld have now distributed copies of the 'Lost In Space' EP to numerous music magazines. Reviews have been promised. Watch this space for when they start materialising. |
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JIM'S 'ROBIN 2' PHOTO SHOOT
A short while ago Jim carried out an extensive photo session at The Robin 2 in Bilston. Some excellent photos were taken by Jim's official photographer Donna ('donnatakesphotos'). Check out Donna's Facebook and Instagram pages. In the build up to the release of the 'Lost In Space' single and EP we will be publishing a new photo every day on Jim's Twitter feed @jimleamusic - the photos will then appear a few days later on the Images page on this website. Click here to go to the Images page. |
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CHARITABLE DVD - 'AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM LEA AT THE ROBIN 2' IS COMING
Wednesday 2 May 2018 - We are pleased to announce that Jim and his team have been working on a new DVD - 'An Audience With Jim Lea At The Robin 2' - to support Jim's chosen charity Dementia UK. The new DVD will include footage from Jim's Q&A and performance at the Robin 2 in Bilston on 5 November 2017. It is a souvenir for the fans and will include 61 minutes of footage. Jim's team are finalising the DVD now and it will be available within the next couple of months. Jim's fans were most generous with their support for Jim's charities on the afternoon of last year's event - and Jim hopes that this charitable support will continue when the new DVD comes on sale. Plans are for the DVD to ONLY be sold through Jim's website. More details and information to follow in the next few weeks. All profits from this DVD will go to Dementia UK. |
Photo: Martin Bundy
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JIM LEA MUSIC TWITTER NEWSFEED
Friday 27 April - Jim Lea Music will in future be additionally publishing news and information about Jim's activities on social media via Twitter.
If you are a Twitter user please subscribe and follow @jimleamusic for up-to-date information. Who will be our first follower?
Friday 27 April - Jim Lea Music will in future be additionally publishing news and information about Jim's activities on social media via Twitter.
If you are a Twitter user please subscribe and follow @jimleamusic for up-to-date information. Who will be our first follower?
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PRE-ORDER 'LOST IN PLACE' SINGLE NOW ON iTUNES
Tuesday 24 April - Jim's new single 'Lost In Space' - which is available for download from 18 May - can be pre-ordered NOW on iTunes for 99p. The single version of the 'Lost In Space' track (the 'single edit') is a different version to that which will appear on Jim's forthcoming EP. Please click here to connect to iTunes to pre-order the song. Also - once you have heard the song - don't forget to click the 'Review' button in iTunes to post your thoughts! |
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JIM EXPLAINS 'LOST IN SPACE'
Saturday 14 April - Jim has explained his thoughts about writing the 'Lost In Space' track. He said: “Lost in Space was written deliberately as a pop song. Of all the songs I have come up with, this is one of my favourites. The ideas portrayed in the song are of someone spending their life living in an inner world, virtually oblivious to normal life. Some might say I have unwittingly written about myself!” The 'Lost In Space' single (radio edit) can be downloaded from 18 May. The 'Lost In Space' EP is released on 22 June on both download and physical CD. However - you can pre-order the CD copy NOW at the discounted price of £7.99 - please click the link here for details. |
JIM RELEASES 'LOST IN SPACE' SINGLE ON 18 MAY AND 'LOST IN SPACE' EP ON 22 JUNE
Tuesday 10 April - the big news of the day is that Jim is releasing a new single titled 'Lost In Space' on 18 May 2018 and a few weeks later a six track EP, with the same name, will be released on 22 June. Both the single and the EP will be on the Wienerworld label.
Tuesday 10 April - the big news of the day is that Jim is releasing a new single titled 'Lost In Space' on 18 May 2018 and a few weeks later a six track EP, with the same name, will be released on 22 June. Both the single and the EP will be on the Wienerworld label.
Image of Jim that will appear on the inside of the CD digipack
The full tracklisting of EP is as follows:
1. Lost In Space
2. What In The World
3. Megadrive
4. Pure Power
5. Going Back To Birmingham
6. Through The Fire
The EP will be a 'physical' release on CD - which will be available to purchase online from Wienerworld and Amazon etc. The EP will also be available for download from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play etc
However, the title track of the EP 'Lost In Space' will also feature as a single. The single will be a special 'Radio Edit' - that will be a different version to that on the EP - and will only be available on download - this will be available from 18th May.
MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW IN THE NEXT DAYS AND WEEKS LEADING UP TO RELEASE!
1. Lost In Space
2. What In The World
3. Megadrive
4. Pure Power
5. Going Back To Birmingham
6. Through The Fire
The EP will be a 'physical' release on CD - which will be available to purchase online from Wienerworld and Amazon etc. The EP will also be available for download from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play etc
However, the title track of the EP 'Lost In Space' will also feature as a single. The single will be a special 'Radio Edit' - that will be a different version to that on the EP - and will only be available on download - this will be available from 18th May.
MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW IN THE NEXT DAYS AND WEEKS LEADING UP TO RELEASE!
BEAT MAGAZINE REVIEW OF 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' DVD
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'THERAPY' PICKING UP SALES IN DENMARK
Thursday 25 January 2018 - Despite no promotion in Denmark at all, Jim's 'Therapy' CD is picking up sales. The CD is placed at no.14 in the iTunes Danish Rock Chart and is at no. 47 in the main iTunes album chart. |
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NEW PROJECT - ANNOUNCEMENT SOON!
Monday 15th January 2018 - Happy New Year to all the website readers. JIm has been taking a well earned rest over the Christmas and New Year period - but is now back at work. Jim's next project is now nearing the completion stage - and an announcement about it will be made in the near future. For all the up-to-date news, please check back here regularly. |
CHRISTMAS 2017 MESSAGE FROM JIM - HIS THOUGHTS ON THE 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' DVD SHOWING AT THE ROBIN...
"Firstly, thanks to everyone who came to the Robin 2 for the Jim Jam DVD launch. £6,300 was raised for charity which is commendable, so thank you all for attending.
Since November 5th I’ve been trying to get a handle on what was going on that afternoon. It had a real and unreal feel to it. Something that could not be explained easily. I suppose it was surreal.
I was told that at 7.30am a bunch of revellers were outside the Robin 2 kicking up an unholy row. They were dispersed by Mike Hamblett the club boss as the neighbours Sunday lie in was being disturbed.
I suspected that it was going to be lively in the hall, but I was told in the dressing room that the audience had shown supreme concentration during the screening with not a rowdy soul in sight.
After the break Paul Cookson took the stage as I waited to go on, but I was taken by surprise by his stage presence. He was not only a good poet, but he was a seasoned and confident performer of his work. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed his contribution to this unique afternoon. All concerned thought he was wonderful.
While I was waiting to go on for the Q&A, Franxy announced that I was coming on and the crowd welcomed me like a Roman Emperor returning from a victorious battle - thus prompting me to say to the audience “Friends, Romans, Countrymen. Lend me your money!”
On sitting down, I noticed how attentive the audience had become. A university lecture vibe was present. I had no idea what questions were coming my way, but I tried to be as candid as possible. While answering, my troublesome brain kept coming up with many related and unrelated events which is quite the norm for me to be bombarded by brainstorming thus David Bowie cropped up in the ‘Everyday’ answer even though I didn’t know I was going to verbalise that story. Never the less it raised a laugh.
I enjoyed the Q&A, but I was always aware of the palpable calm concentration of the audience.
My brother Frank wanted me to play at the end of the afternoon's programme, so at the eleventh hour I came up with the karaoke idea. It was nothing like playing with a band but as it wasn’t meant to be a gig it sufficed.
After speaking to Franxy, and others who were present, the buzz word was EMOTIONAL. Mike Hamblett described it as magical. As far as I’m concerned there was something present that was bigger than it's parts.
None of this could have happened if Mark Smith had not come up with the ‘Jim Jam’ footage which had magic in it too. All in all, an unusual and unforgettable event which was incomparable by any standards.
Thanks again for turning up. After all it was you guys who created the atmosphere.
Have a great Christmas, ROCK ON! "
Jim
"Firstly, thanks to everyone who came to the Robin 2 for the Jim Jam DVD launch. £6,300 was raised for charity which is commendable, so thank you all for attending.
Since November 5th I’ve been trying to get a handle on what was going on that afternoon. It had a real and unreal feel to it. Something that could not be explained easily. I suppose it was surreal.
I was told that at 7.30am a bunch of revellers were outside the Robin 2 kicking up an unholy row. They were dispersed by Mike Hamblett the club boss as the neighbours Sunday lie in was being disturbed.
I suspected that it was going to be lively in the hall, but I was told in the dressing room that the audience had shown supreme concentration during the screening with not a rowdy soul in sight.
After the break Paul Cookson took the stage as I waited to go on, but I was taken by surprise by his stage presence. He was not only a good poet, but he was a seasoned and confident performer of his work. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed his contribution to this unique afternoon. All concerned thought he was wonderful.
While I was waiting to go on for the Q&A, Franxy announced that I was coming on and the crowd welcomed me like a Roman Emperor returning from a victorious battle - thus prompting me to say to the audience “Friends, Romans, Countrymen. Lend me your money!”
On sitting down, I noticed how attentive the audience had become. A university lecture vibe was present. I had no idea what questions were coming my way, but I tried to be as candid as possible. While answering, my troublesome brain kept coming up with many related and unrelated events which is quite the norm for me to be bombarded by brainstorming thus David Bowie cropped up in the ‘Everyday’ answer even though I didn’t know I was going to verbalise that story. Never the less it raised a laugh.
I enjoyed the Q&A, but I was always aware of the palpable calm concentration of the audience.
My brother Frank wanted me to play at the end of the afternoon's programme, so at the eleventh hour I came up with the karaoke idea. It was nothing like playing with a band but as it wasn’t meant to be a gig it sufficed.
After speaking to Franxy, and others who were present, the buzz word was EMOTIONAL. Mike Hamblett described it as magical. As far as I’m concerned there was something present that was bigger than it's parts.
None of this could have happened if Mark Smith had not come up with the ‘Jim Jam’ footage which had magic in it too. All in all, an unusual and unforgettable event which was incomparable by any standards.
Thanks again for turning up. After all it was you guys who created the atmosphere.
Have a great Christmas, ROCK ON! "
Jim
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PROMOTIONAL CD COMPETITION WINNERS!
Wow! Our email address received just over 350 correct entries to the promotional CD competitions... We are pleased to advise the winners are: 'The Smile Of Elvis' CD: Martin Hughes from Leyton, London; Craig Storey from Thatcham, Berks; John Dalton from Middleton, Manchester; Marcus Wright from Vastra Frolunda, Sweden and Julie Goode from Timaru, New Zealand. 'All Coming Back To Me Now' CD: Ian McAdam from Llandudno Junction; Joe Matera from Victoria, Australia; Chris Selby from Aldridge, West Midlands; Junior Ferguson from Holywood, Co Down and Alan Whitney from Stafford. The CDs have been posted and will be with you soon! |
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JIM'S ROBIN EVENT RAISES £6,300 FOR CHARITY!
Jim is pleased to advise that a massive total of £6,300 was raised from his 'For One Night Only' video event / Q&A / Mini gig / Bass Guitar photo-session at The Robin 2 on 5th November! Jim's accountant has totalled all revenue and contributions - and Jim is thrilled that the proceeds are such a sizeable amount. The charitable funds have been split equally between Jim's chosen charities of Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK. A big thank you to all the fans who attended and supported the event.! |
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CHRISTMAS COMPETITION
WIN THE LAST FIVE PROMOTIONAL CD COPIES OF 'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' AND 'THE SMILE OF ELVIS' Wienerworld have had a successful year promoting and selling Jim's musical and video catalogue. As a way of saying thanks to the fans, Anthony Broza, Managing Director of Wienerworld has given the website the last five remaining promotional copies of 'All Coming Back To Me Now' and 'The Smile of Elvis' CD's to win in competitions. Competition One To win a copy of the 'All Coming Back To Me Now' promotional CD answer the following question: Name three bands / names that Jim has recorded with / under? Closing date 10th December 2017 Email your answer to [email protected] Please use the heading 'All Coming Back To Me Now Competion' - and include your name and address Competition Two To win a copy of the 'The Smile of Elvis' promotional CD answer the following question: What is Jim's middle name? Closing date 10th December 2017 Email your answer to [email protected] Please use the heading 'The Smile of Elvis Competion' - and include your name and address Both of these promotional singles only ever had 200 copies pressed of each - so they are collector's items. Winners will be the first correct five entries 'pulled out of the hat' on the closing date. Good luck! |
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JIM'S CREW FOR THE ROBIN EVENT
The website have received a few emails regarding JIm's recent event at The Robin on 5th November. And to clarify the answers for many questions asked: The backing tracks used by Jim for 'Cum On Feel The Noize', 'Gudbuy T'Jane', 'We'll Bring The House Down' and 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now' were all recorded at the Mad Hat Studios - and had Jim playing all instruments. Jim's stage team for the day consisted of: Stage Crew/Backing singers: Jamie Davey & Dave Lawrence Sound and PA techs: Mark Stuart & Matt Bircher |
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'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' PEAKS AT NO.14 IN THE AMAZON CHARTS
8 November 2017 - Jim's DVD ' For One Night Only' is selling well on Amazon. At lunchtime today the DVD reached no. 14 in their 'Music Video & Concert' Best Sellers Chart. To purchase the DVD through Amazon click here. If you have already purchased the DVD please leave a review here. A sizeable sum of money has been raised for Jim's chosen charities Dementia UK and Cancer Research UK. An announcement will follow shortly once Jim's accountant confirms the final tally. |
THANKS TO ALL THE FANS WHO TRAVELLED TO JIM'S EVENT AT THE ROBIN
6 November 2017 - Many many thanks to all the fans who travelled from far and wide to attend Jim's DVD screening / Q&A / and performance at The Robin in Bilston yesterday. The buzz word for the day seemed to be 'emotional'.... Here is some of the feedback from fans written on social media.
"Yesterday was one of the most treasured days of my life, cannot remember the last time tears rolled down my cheeks!! Please pass on my thanks, and a massive well done to all concerned. Especially to Jim for making my year!" - Mark Cawdery
"As a lifelong fan of Slade to me yesterday was a dream come true - Jim Lea on stage with a Q & A 'audience with' show.
Jim shared his memories of the music business , his inner most episodes of mental and physical health, no stones were left unturned... An impromptu mini live gig followed the Q and A session with Jim rockin out to some of Slade's biggest hits. Thank you all who made the day possible" - Simon Harvey
"Great weekend became a brilliant weekend, thanks to all for organising (the event at The Robin) and of course to Jim...brave and honest, what a musical icon and hero" - Phillip Dascombe
"Emotional Still dazed" and "Jim made 300 people cry. Pure love and emotion. Amazing still on dream land " - Colin Launder
"No words can describe it" - Sian Evans
" I certainly has tears in my eyes. It was emotional" - John Berry
"It still hasn't sunk in, what an amazing day!!!" - Julie Evans-Mulligan
"A thank you to the guy who shouted "we love you Jim" yesterday. You said what we were all thinking." - Stu Rutter
" I think I speak on behalf of us all when I say YES we love the man and BIG respect to him for doing what he did today and raising money for a good cause, especially when not too well himself. Jimbo, you really are a STAR. Thanks for a great day. x" - Robert Abel
"Scarily the playback of the DVD was almost as loud as the original gig!.... Awesome gig & real honesty & humour on Jim's answers to the questions... and as to the last 15 or so minutes... that was super special. Please thank Jim for that" - Colin Foster
"Fabulous afternoon with a legend - fantastic!" - Paul Lythe
"What an amazing day, totally blown away by the whole experience" - Dave Livings
"Yesterday afternoon nearly 400 grown men and women reduced to tears of emotion when this happened. We were told he would not be performing as he not a well man nowadays, Just a video showing then a Q and A session. What a fantastic surprise when he ripped into 4 Slade songs. Thank you so much to the unbelievable Mr Jimmy Lea" - Nomis Baurley
Review by Richard Cox: Jim Lea – a day of love and loud Slade rock
I didn’t go to be entertained; I went to re-connect with a guy I’d known well when we were in our heady 20s. I left touched by genius; by bravery; by the emotion that makes men and women weep; by the thunderous crash, squeal, moan and pound of a guitar wielded by a man who has music in every pore of his wearied body. Jim Lea, musical genius, thank you.
The afternoon in Bilston’s Robin 2 – a venue redolent of 70’s sticky carpets, but now, thankfully, without the lingering fag ash and smoke – was one of those events that ended, not in a stunned silence, but in the gabbling incoherency of people struggling to come to terms with the dream-like reality they’d experienced.
Chronologically it was: a tight-pressed queue for at least two hours; a cathartic, loud DVD that lifted the rafters; a few poems; a question and answer session that de-bunked some of the myths of Slade; and then raw, wonderful music. I should stops there; the memories we hundreds savour will live forever – but I won’t.
The DVD was a masterpiece of hand-held 2002 footage from Mark Smith, with input from Dave Kemp and Nomis Baurley (three, very long term Slade fans) from Jim’s only gig since the end of Slade in 1994. It was raw: there was some gristle, a little bit of fat, but mostly red-running meat – yes, that raw.
Paul Cookson, the poet laureate of Slade, read from his anthology, Touched By The Band Of Nod, and a new poem, penned for this one-off, never to be repeated, occasion.
The lights dimmed and the star of the show, looking a lot fitter for his 68-year, rock ‘n roll career, stepped onto the stage and took his wicker armchair seat next to BBC WM’s Paul Franks.
I could get personal – everybody in that packed auditorium has a personal story of Slade and Jim Lea – and it was wonderful to hear of his love for ‘our’ heroes, including The Beatles and Hendrix, but let’s stick to Jim’s words. Most music fans know about Jim Lea and his musical leadership of Slade – Britain’s biggest band of the 70s – but rumours and stories have mushroomed since the band ‘had run its course as the original foursome’ in 1994. Jim deftly laid out the truth.
Manager Chas Chandler was a big man and teenager Jim was in awe. Nobody disagreed with the near seven-foot-tall giant, and when he told the band they had to write their own songs, the four buckled down. We know that the original pairings for this were Nod and Dave, and Jim and Don, and it worked well (Jim and Don co-wrote Dapple Rose and Look Wot You Dun), but gradually Jim, the youngest member of the band, took over and would take his rough work to Nod so they could work together.
But Slade were not the only writers. Everyday – a melancholy almost ballad beginning – was born when Jim and his wife Louise (they married in 1973 at the height of Slade’s early fame and have been together ever since ... very rock ‘n roll!) were having a dinner party. Jim announced that everybody had a song in them, but Louise refused to perform her idea in front of the others. She and Jim went into a separate room and Louise sang: “Everyday, when I’m away, I’m thinking of you”. Now you can understand why such a personal lyric should be between just two people. So does Louise deserve a credit along with husband Jim and Noddy? Yeah, of course.
Most of Jim’s writing took place in a confined space; mostly the toilet! Sometimes the shower! Merry Christmas Everybody, perhaps the best known Slade song and heard by billions worldwide, was down to Jim’s ferocious talent, and the late Chas Chandler’s powerful influence. It was September 1973; it was 90 degrees Fahrenheit in New York; Chas has found out that John Lennon is not using the studio; and Chas wanted a Christmas Number One! The result was that Jim Lea went for a shower and the Slade Christmas song was born within minutes – and none of the band liked it! For some people, success comes stumbling through the door like a drunk; for Jim Lea it is a natural talent that he has nurtured ever since he picked up a toy guitar. Jim’s daughter told him he was autistic. If that’s true, then Jim Lea is a classic savant, with musical ability as his speciality, but he just seems too well-rounded and what an incredible communicator!
There was more, much more, and Jim was in his reminiscent stride until he suddenly leapt to his feet and walked off. Something was happening, but what?
In 2014 Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had been undergoing treatment ever since. The treatment is tiring; it affects his physical strength; and he’ll never sing again like he did. We all knew this ... so who was this smiling doppelganger with a black six-string hanging round his neck re-emerging from back stage? That sell-out audience rose as one, cheered as one, clapped like the rat-a-tat of a machine gun, and swooned like the teenagers they used to be.
Cum On Feel The Noize bounced out of the stage. Jim’s guitar reverberated and, after saying he’d need help with vocals, hundreds of voices tried, and failed, to drown his voice. Gudbuy T’ Jane followed, with that driving, resounding beat stripping away the years. That was it; two tracks from a man not in the best of health was surely enough? No. I was taken back to the early 70s; those days of screaming, seat-wetting young girls – and lads – crammed into bulging venues all over the world. We’ll Bring The House Down burst out of the stage and it very nearly did as that audience waved and screamed, shouted and adored their star.
Jim was no longer a pensioner claiming his weekly pay from the Post Office. This was a youngster with a grin that would have swallowed Bilston and eyes so much brighter than any firework on the day. November 5, Bonfire Night 2017, will last forever. Nothing was going to stop James Whild Lea from a final offering, and Mama Weer All Crazee Now took away the last struggling vestiges of middle and old-aged decorum. This was no blast from the past; this was the past being resurrected for the chosen few in the Robin 2.
It was an afternoon of love. Love for the man and his music, and love for each other. It was also love between the original members of Slade. Conjecture, downright lies, and rumours have resonated round the ‘feud’ between the guys: so here was Jim Lea praising Noddy Holder for his work on songs and music, declaring the way he worked happily alongside Dave Hill, and his deep affection for Don Powell. They’ll never play together again as a band, ever, so let’s just be thankful for the music they gave us back then.
The ‘Slade family’ of fans is a wonder to behold. Almost all are middle-aged, some a lot later (with the exception of a ferociously dedicated young lady school teacher and a few others); most of us have taken life’s battering; but standing in a cold queue for most of a Sunday morning, became a joyous reunion. We were not disappointed by the legendary bassman, violinist, lead guitarist, vocalist and phenomenal songwriter that is Jim Lea.
It was a day that will be savoured and remembered. When Slade fans get together we reminisce, and that afternoon in Bilston will live on in our
Also - Please read Darren Johnson's Blog and see his photos - click here.
"Yesterday was one of the most treasured days of my life, cannot remember the last time tears rolled down my cheeks!! Please pass on my thanks, and a massive well done to all concerned. Especially to Jim for making my year!" - Mark Cawdery
"As a lifelong fan of Slade to me yesterday was a dream come true - Jim Lea on stage with a Q & A 'audience with' show.
Jim shared his memories of the music business , his inner most episodes of mental and physical health, no stones were left unturned... An impromptu mini live gig followed the Q and A session with Jim rockin out to some of Slade's biggest hits. Thank you all who made the day possible" - Simon Harvey
"Great weekend became a brilliant weekend, thanks to all for organising (the event at The Robin) and of course to Jim...brave and honest, what a musical icon and hero" - Phillip Dascombe
"Emotional Still dazed" and "Jim made 300 people cry. Pure love and emotion. Amazing still on dream land " - Colin Launder
"No words can describe it" - Sian Evans
" I certainly has tears in my eyes. It was emotional" - John Berry
"It still hasn't sunk in, what an amazing day!!!" - Julie Evans-Mulligan
"A thank you to the guy who shouted "we love you Jim" yesterday. You said what we were all thinking." - Stu Rutter
" I think I speak on behalf of us all when I say YES we love the man and BIG respect to him for doing what he did today and raising money for a good cause, especially when not too well himself. Jimbo, you really are a STAR. Thanks for a great day. x" - Robert Abel
"Scarily the playback of the DVD was almost as loud as the original gig!.... Awesome gig & real honesty & humour on Jim's answers to the questions... and as to the last 15 or so minutes... that was super special. Please thank Jim for that" - Colin Foster
"Fabulous afternoon with a legend - fantastic!" - Paul Lythe
"What an amazing day, totally blown away by the whole experience" - Dave Livings
"Yesterday afternoon nearly 400 grown men and women reduced to tears of emotion when this happened. We were told he would not be performing as he not a well man nowadays, Just a video showing then a Q and A session. What a fantastic surprise when he ripped into 4 Slade songs. Thank you so much to the unbelievable Mr Jimmy Lea" - Nomis Baurley
Review by Richard Cox: Jim Lea – a day of love and loud Slade rock
I didn’t go to be entertained; I went to re-connect with a guy I’d known well when we were in our heady 20s. I left touched by genius; by bravery; by the emotion that makes men and women weep; by the thunderous crash, squeal, moan and pound of a guitar wielded by a man who has music in every pore of his wearied body. Jim Lea, musical genius, thank you.
The afternoon in Bilston’s Robin 2 – a venue redolent of 70’s sticky carpets, but now, thankfully, without the lingering fag ash and smoke – was one of those events that ended, not in a stunned silence, but in the gabbling incoherency of people struggling to come to terms with the dream-like reality they’d experienced.
Chronologically it was: a tight-pressed queue for at least two hours; a cathartic, loud DVD that lifted the rafters; a few poems; a question and answer session that de-bunked some of the myths of Slade; and then raw, wonderful music. I should stops there; the memories we hundreds savour will live forever – but I won’t.
The DVD was a masterpiece of hand-held 2002 footage from Mark Smith, with input from Dave Kemp and Nomis Baurley (three, very long term Slade fans) from Jim’s only gig since the end of Slade in 1994. It was raw: there was some gristle, a little bit of fat, but mostly red-running meat – yes, that raw.
Paul Cookson, the poet laureate of Slade, read from his anthology, Touched By The Band Of Nod, and a new poem, penned for this one-off, never to be repeated, occasion.
The lights dimmed and the star of the show, looking a lot fitter for his 68-year, rock ‘n roll career, stepped onto the stage and took his wicker armchair seat next to BBC WM’s Paul Franks.
I could get personal – everybody in that packed auditorium has a personal story of Slade and Jim Lea – and it was wonderful to hear of his love for ‘our’ heroes, including The Beatles and Hendrix, but let’s stick to Jim’s words. Most music fans know about Jim Lea and his musical leadership of Slade – Britain’s biggest band of the 70s – but rumours and stories have mushroomed since the band ‘had run its course as the original foursome’ in 1994. Jim deftly laid out the truth.
Manager Chas Chandler was a big man and teenager Jim was in awe. Nobody disagreed with the near seven-foot-tall giant, and when he told the band they had to write their own songs, the four buckled down. We know that the original pairings for this were Nod and Dave, and Jim and Don, and it worked well (Jim and Don co-wrote Dapple Rose and Look Wot You Dun), but gradually Jim, the youngest member of the band, took over and would take his rough work to Nod so they could work together.
But Slade were not the only writers. Everyday – a melancholy almost ballad beginning – was born when Jim and his wife Louise (they married in 1973 at the height of Slade’s early fame and have been together ever since ... very rock ‘n roll!) were having a dinner party. Jim announced that everybody had a song in them, but Louise refused to perform her idea in front of the others. She and Jim went into a separate room and Louise sang: “Everyday, when I’m away, I’m thinking of you”. Now you can understand why such a personal lyric should be between just two people. So does Louise deserve a credit along with husband Jim and Noddy? Yeah, of course.
Most of Jim’s writing took place in a confined space; mostly the toilet! Sometimes the shower! Merry Christmas Everybody, perhaps the best known Slade song and heard by billions worldwide, was down to Jim’s ferocious talent, and the late Chas Chandler’s powerful influence. It was September 1973; it was 90 degrees Fahrenheit in New York; Chas has found out that John Lennon is not using the studio; and Chas wanted a Christmas Number One! The result was that Jim Lea went for a shower and the Slade Christmas song was born within minutes – and none of the band liked it! For some people, success comes stumbling through the door like a drunk; for Jim Lea it is a natural talent that he has nurtured ever since he picked up a toy guitar. Jim’s daughter told him he was autistic. If that’s true, then Jim Lea is a classic savant, with musical ability as his speciality, but he just seems too well-rounded and what an incredible communicator!
There was more, much more, and Jim was in his reminiscent stride until he suddenly leapt to his feet and walked off. Something was happening, but what?
In 2014 Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had been undergoing treatment ever since. The treatment is tiring; it affects his physical strength; and he’ll never sing again like he did. We all knew this ... so who was this smiling doppelganger with a black six-string hanging round his neck re-emerging from back stage? That sell-out audience rose as one, cheered as one, clapped like the rat-a-tat of a machine gun, and swooned like the teenagers they used to be.
Cum On Feel The Noize bounced out of the stage. Jim’s guitar reverberated and, after saying he’d need help with vocals, hundreds of voices tried, and failed, to drown his voice. Gudbuy T’ Jane followed, with that driving, resounding beat stripping away the years. That was it; two tracks from a man not in the best of health was surely enough? No. I was taken back to the early 70s; those days of screaming, seat-wetting young girls – and lads – crammed into bulging venues all over the world. We’ll Bring The House Down burst out of the stage and it very nearly did as that audience waved and screamed, shouted and adored their star.
Jim was no longer a pensioner claiming his weekly pay from the Post Office. This was a youngster with a grin that would have swallowed Bilston and eyes so much brighter than any firework on the day. November 5, Bonfire Night 2017, will last forever. Nothing was going to stop James Whild Lea from a final offering, and Mama Weer All Crazee Now took away the last struggling vestiges of middle and old-aged decorum. This was no blast from the past; this was the past being resurrected for the chosen few in the Robin 2.
It was an afternoon of love. Love for the man and his music, and love for each other. It was also love between the original members of Slade. Conjecture, downright lies, and rumours have resonated round the ‘feud’ between the guys: so here was Jim Lea praising Noddy Holder for his work on songs and music, declaring the way he worked happily alongside Dave Hill, and his deep affection for Don Powell. They’ll never play together again as a band, ever, so let’s just be thankful for the music they gave us back then.
The ‘Slade family’ of fans is a wonder to behold. Almost all are middle-aged, some a lot later (with the exception of a ferociously dedicated young lady school teacher and a few others); most of us have taken life’s battering; but standing in a cold queue for most of a Sunday morning, became a joyous reunion. We were not disappointed by the legendary bassman, violinist, lead guitarist, vocalist and phenomenal songwriter that is Jim Lea.
It was a day that will be savoured and remembered. When Slade fans get together we reminisce, and that afternoon in Bilston will live on in our
Also - Please read Darren Johnson's Blog and see his photos - click here.
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ONE WEEK TO GO! HERE'S THE SCHEDULE FOR JIM'S ROBIN 2 EVENT
29 October 2017 - One week to go to Jim's event at the Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November! Here's the slightly amended schedule - please make sure that you arrive promptly as timings are very tight. Jim is looking forward to seeing everyone there. 10.00 - Woody's Bar opens and fans can have their photo taken with Jim's John Birch bass guitar (that he played at The Reading Festival 1980 & Monsters of Rock Festival 1981). Cost is a £5 cash donation to Jim's chosen charities of Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK. Photos have to be taken on fans' own cameras. First 50 fans through the door receive a Jim Lea 'Therapy' glossy violin pic. A limited supply of 40 'All Coming Back To Me Now' promo CDs to be sold to the first visitors to the guitar event. They will be sold at a strict maximum of two CDs per person. ALSO there will be a very limited supply of 'The Smile of Elvis' promo CD for sale. The CD track was used for radio promo only - and will NOT be officially released as a single. These singles will be sold at a strict maximum of one CD per person. Cost of the CDs will be £4 cash each. You will be able to buy teas, coffees and snacks in Woody's Bar. If you are queuing for the Guitar event - please queue from the back door of the Robin (entrance via the car park). Do not queue at the front of the bar in the main road near the box office. 11.55 Guitar event finishes in Woody's Bar. 11.45 Revised time. Doors open at the Robin 2 - those fans who have pre-ordered the signed DVD, need to collect their copy on entry by handing in the DVD voucher. Grab a drink at the bar before taking your seats. 12.30 Event commences - introduction from Paul Franks - followed by DVD screening. 13.30 DVD finishes. Break. 14.00 Audience back in seats. Paul Cookson (Slade poet laureate) on stage - followed by Paul Franks and Jim for Q&A session. 15.30 Estimated end time. |
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ANY OVERSEAS FANS TRAVELLING TO JIM'S EVENT ON 5 NOVEMBER?
Are any fans travelling from Overseas to Jim's event on 5 November? If so, the website would like to hear from you.
Please could you email [email protected] with your details (name and where you are travelling from). Thanks!
Don't forget to send your questions in for the Q&A at the event - see a few sections below!
Are any fans travelling from Overseas to Jim's event on 5 November? If so, the website would like to hear from you.
Please could you email [email protected] with your details (name and where you are travelling from). Thanks!
Don't forget to send your questions in for the Q&A at the event - see a few sections below!
JIM LEA 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' DVD COVER ARTWORK RELEASED
22 October 2017 - Jim spent today signing copies of the 'For One Night Only' DVD that fans have pre-ordered for collection at his 'Audience With' event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November.
Jim is keen to answer as many questions from the audience members as possible at the sold out event - so if you are fortunate to have a ticket make sure that you get your question submitted NOW. Please see a couple of sections below this post - there is a form to submit your questions!
To pre-order a copy of the DVD from Wienerworld - please click here.
22 October 2017 - Jim spent today signing copies of the 'For One Night Only' DVD that fans have pre-ordered for collection at his 'Audience With' event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November.
Jim is keen to answer as many questions from the audience members as possible at the sold out event - so if you are fortunate to have a ticket make sure that you get your question submitted NOW. Please see a couple of sections below this post - there is a form to submit your questions!
To pre-order a copy of the DVD from Wienerworld - please click here.
JIM'S DVD 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' BEING SHIPPED OUT!
11 October 2017 - Initial copies of Jim's DVD 'For One Night Only' have been shipped!
To the left is a picture of Jim's manager Frank Lea collecting a supply of the DVD's from the Wienerworld warehouse for Jim to sign - for his upcoming Robin 2 event in Bilston on 5 November. (Photo thanks to Antony Broza, Managing Director Wienerworld).
To purchase Jim's DVD through Wienerworld click here.
11 October 2017 - Initial copies of Jim's DVD 'For One Night Only' have been shipped!
To the left is a picture of Jim's manager Frank Lea collecting a supply of the DVD's from the Wienerworld warehouse for Jim to sign - for his upcoming Robin 2 event in Bilston on 5 November. (Photo thanks to Antony Broza, Managing Director Wienerworld).
To purchase Jim's DVD through Wienerworld click here.
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JIM ON PHOENIX FM
11th October 2017 - Jim did a live interview today with Bob Simpson for Phoenix FM. To listen to the interview click here. |
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TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR JIM TO ANSWER AT HIS Q&A EVENT AT THE ROBIN 2 ON 5 NOVEMBER
Are you going to Jim's event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November?
Jim's DVD 'For One Night Only - Live at The Robin 2' will be shown publicly for the first time.
Then Paul Franks from BBC Radio WM will host a Q&A.
The Q&A will be about the DVD, Jim's solo career and all things Slade.
Want to submit a question to possibly be asked in the afternoon?
Are you going to Jim's event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November?
Jim's DVD 'For One Night Only - Live at The Robin 2' will be shown publicly for the first time.
Then Paul Franks from BBC Radio WM will host a Q&A.
The Q&A will be about the DVD, Jim's solo career and all things Slade.
Want to submit a question to possibly be asked in the afternoon?
Please submit via the form below by Tuesday 31 October!
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JIM'S INTERVIEW WITH BBC RADIO LINCOLNSHIRE BROADCAST DATE
27 September 2017 - Jim's interview with Rob Underwood at BBC Radio Lincolnshire will be broadcast tomorrow (Thursday 28 September) at 14.05. To listen to the interview live click here. |
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JIM'S 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' DVD PUSHED BACK TO 30 OCTOBER
Unfortunately, due to some production problems at the factory, the release date of Jim's 'For One Night Only' (Live at The Robin) DVD has been pushed back to the 30th October. The DVD can be pre-ordered from Wienerworld by clicking here or from Amazon by clicking here. However, to whet everyone's appetite for the release - please see the trailer clip below for the DVD. |
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JIM'S TWO HOUR SLADE SPECIAL ON GARRY FOSTER'S 'UNCHAINED' ON WCR FM ON TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
Jim will feature on Garry Foster's two hour 'Slade Special' on his 'Unchained' radio show of WCR FM on Tuesday 26 September from 10pm. To listen live tune in to 101.8 WCR FM or to listen online click here. Additionally the programme will be available on Mixcloud from Wednesday 27th September. Garry says: "The Unchained show next Tuesday from 10pm is a two hour Slade special, you can hear parts 2 & 3 of my recent chat with Slade Legend Jim Lea plus a whole stack of classic Slade tracks.....this is definitely one to mark on your calendar. Unchained Tuesday 26th September 10pm-Midnight on 101.8WCR FM." |
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LIMITED NUMBER OF 'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' PROMO CDS AVAILABLE AT JIM'S ROBIN EVENT
15 September 2017 - Pleased to advise that Wienerworld have provided us with a limited supply of 40 'All Coming Back To Me Now' promo CDs to be sold at Jim's Robin 2 event on Sunday 5 November. The CDs will be sold at Jim's John Birch guitar photo session that starts in Woody's Bar at 10am sharp. CDs will be sold at the maximum rate of two CDs per person - to fans who have their photo taken with Jim's guitar. These are the last remaining supply of promo CDs for the single - and once they are gone no further will be available. |
NEW JIM PHOTOS
6 September 2017 - Jim has released a couple of new press photos. Photos taken by donnatakesphotos (check out Donna´s pages on Facebook and Instagram)
6 September 2017 - Jim has released a couple of new press photos. Photos taken by donnatakesphotos (check out Donna´s pages on Facebook and Instagram)
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JIM ON COAST RADIO IN SOUTHPORT THIS FRIDAY - 8 SEPTEMBER
5 September 2017 - 'Therapy' is the album of week on Coast Radio in Southport - and Jim will be interviewed live this Friday 8 September at 2.15pm. To tune in click here |
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'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' PEAKS AT NO.18 IN THE AMAZON TOP 20 ROCK DOWNLOADS
4 September 2017 - Thanks to everyone for continuing to download Jim's 'All Coming Back To Me Now' single. Yesterday it peaked at #18 on the Amazon Rock Download chart. |
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'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' IN AMAZON TOP 20 ROCK DOWNLOADS 3 September 2017 - We are pleased to inform that Jim's single 'All Coming Back To Me Now' has today entered the Amazon Music Top 20 Rock Download chart at #20. To download the track on Amazon click here To download the track on iTunes click here (and then once on the page click 'Also available in iTunes) To download the track on Google Play Music click here |
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'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' GOES INTO THE ITUNES TOP 200
1 September 2017 - Pleased to announce that with itunes sales from up to today lunchtime that Jim's single 'All Coming Back To Me Now' has entered their Top 200 at no.72 Also, 'Therapy' has been announced today as Coast Radio in Southport's 'Album of the Week' |
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DOWNLOAD OF JIM'S 'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' - TODAY'S THE DAY - 1 SEPTEMBER
Today's the day! 1 September 2017 To download Jim Lea's 'All Coming Back To Me Now' single through itunes click here (and then once on the page click 'Also available in iTunes) To download Jim Lea's 'All Coming Back To Me Now' single through Amazon click here ALSO from 2.15pm TODAY Jim is being interviewed by Simon Logan of BBC Radio Newcastle - to listen live click here (a second part to the interview will be broadcast from 2.15 on Monday 4 September). |
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JIM INTERVIEW WITH JON KIRKMAN ON CLASSIC ROCK RADIO - WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST
30 August 2017 - Jim is being interviewed by Jon Kirkman on Classic Rock Radio tonight at 6pm. To listen live click here. |
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ROBIN 2 PHOTOS 2002
As a prelude to Jim's impending DVD/Q&A event at The Robin 2 on 5 November, we are pleased that Michael Vanoverstraeten has sent the website his photos from the original JimJam concert event from 2002 to publish. (Ownership of photos and copyright unknown) |
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NEXT UP ON AIR.... THE JIM LEA SONGBOOK - ON BBC RADIO KENT - BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
The next Jim Lea interview to be broadcast will be the 1 hour 'JIm Lea Songbook' special on BBC Radio Kent on Bank Holiday Monday at 6pm - 7pm. To listen to the programme as it airs on Monday 28 August at 6pm click here. Alternatively the programme will be available on BBC iPlayer shortly after it is broadcast - to listen click here. |
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LISTEN TO GARRY FOSTER'S 'UNCHAINED' PROG ON 101.8 WCR FM ON TUES TO WIN JIM'S SIGNED SINGLE!
25 August 2017 - There are two signed singles up for grabs in a competition on Garry Foster's 'Unchained' radio show on 101.8 WCR FM next Tuesday 29 August - between 10pm and midnight. Garry says on Facebook: "Just the first of many reminders that you can hear the first part of a three part interview I recently recorded with Slade legend Jim Lea on the Unchained show this coming Tuesday 29th August where we will be chatting about his brand new single 'All Coming Back To Me Now'....the reissue of his superb album 'Therapy' and his upcoming appearance at the Robin Bilston in November. I'll also have a couple of signed copies of the new single to give away. Unchained 10pm-Midnight Tuesday 29th August only on 101.8WCR FM, on Tune In Radio and online at wcrfm.com" Jim's single 'All Coming Back To Me Now' is available to download from Wienerworld from 1 September |
UNIQUE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH JIM'S FAMOUS JOHN BIRCH BASS GUITAR
23 August 2017 - We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with Jim's 'For One Night Only' DVD showing / Q&A event at The Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday 5th November - that fans will have a unique opportunity to spend time with Jim's famous John Birch bass guitar!
The John Birch bass was Jim's main onstage instrument from the late 1970's through all the years he played with Slade. It is one of the most famous bass guitars in rock history and Jim played it at Slade's massive festival gigs at Reading in 1980 and at The Monsters of Rock Festival in Donington Park in 1981.
23 August 2017 - We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with Jim's 'For One Night Only' DVD showing / Q&A event at The Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday 5th November - that fans will have a unique opportunity to spend time with Jim's famous John Birch bass guitar!
The John Birch bass was Jim's main onstage instrument from the late 1970's through all the years he played with Slade. It is one of the most famous bass guitars in rock history and Jim played it at Slade's massive festival gigs at Reading in 1980 and at The Monsters of Rock Festival in Donington Park in 1981.
In return for allowing fans to spend time with his famous bass guitar - Jim will ask fans to support his nominated charities of Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK.
Fans will be able to slip the bass guitar strap over their heads, run their fingers up the fret, pluck a string and strike some poses for some photos (before giving it back)!
Jim's event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November has it's doors opening at midday and starts promptly at 12.30.
However GET THERE EARLY!
From 10am to 11.55am the John Birch bass will available to view in Woody's Bar at the Robin 2 venue. For a cash donation of £5 to Jim's chosen charities you can take hold of the bass guitar and have photos taken with it.
Details:
WE LOOK FORWARD TO FANS SUPPORTING JIM'S CHOSEN CHARITIES OF CANCER RESEARCH UK AND DEMENTIA UK.
Fans will be able to slip the bass guitar strap over their heads, run their fingers up the fret, pluck a string and strike some poses for some photos (before giving it back)!
Jim's event at The Robin 2 on Sunday 5th November has it's doors opening at midday and starts promptly at 12.30.
However GET THERE EARLY!
From 10am to 11.55am the John Birch bass will available to view in Woody's Bar at the Robin 2 venue. For a cash donation of £5 to Jim's chosen charities you can take hold of the bass guitar and have photos taken with it.
Details:
- The bass guitar will only be available between the hours of 10am and 11.55am on Sunday 5th November.
- Woody's Bar is next to The Robin 2 venue.
- All photos must be taken on attendees' own cameras. Staff will be available to actually take photos for fans attending by themselves.
- All attendees donating to Jim's charities will receive a photocopy of a handwritten letter from Jim - confirming they have had a photo taken with his John Birch bass - and thanking them for donating to his charity.
- First 50 fans through the door at Woody's Bar will receive a free exclusive glossy Jim Lea 'Therapy' violin postcard print.
- Licensing laws probit Woody's Bar selling alcohol during the bass guitar event - but you will be able to purchase teas, coffee, soft drinks, bacon sarnies and all the usual snacks.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO FANS SUPPORTING JIM'S CHOSEN CHARITIES OF CANCER RESEARCH UK AND DEMENTIA UK.
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PRE-ORDER JIM'S DVD 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' FROM WIENERWORLD
22 August 2017 - We are pleased to announce that you can now pre-order Jim's DVD 'For One Night Only' from Wienerworld. The DVD retails at £12.99 but can currently be pre-ordered for £11.99 - click here. Release date for the DVD is 23 October 2017. |
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MIXCLOUD LINK FOR JIM'S INTERVIEW WITH DAVID SEMLER ON CAMGLEN RADIO - 18 AUGUST 2017
Jim was interviewed by David Semler on Camglen Radio on Friday 18 November 2017 - a Mixcloud link to hear the interview is available. To hear it click here. |
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JIM'S NEXT RADIO SCHEDULE
16 August 2017 - Jim's has another series of radio interviews lined up over the next few days. The ones we can confirm are happening so far are:
Wednesday 16th August - pre-record with John Kirkman of Classic Rock Radio
(to be broadcast from 6pm Wednesday 30th August - to listen click here)
Thursday 17th August - pre-record with Simon Logan of BBC Radio Newcastle
(to be be broadcast from 2.15pm Friday 1st September & more on
Monday 4th September from 2.15pm - to listen click here)
pre-record with James Hoggarth of BBC Radio Humberside
(interview was postponed - to be rescheduled)
pre-record with Claire Cavanagh of BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset
(to be broadcast from 2pm Monday 21st August - to listen click here)
pre-record with Sue Davies of BBC Radio Wiltshire
pre-record with Spencer Leigh of BBC Radio Merseyside
(to be broadcast from 7pm 'On The Beat' Sunday 3rd September - to listen click here)
pre-record with Rob Underwood of BBC Radio Lincolnshire
pre-record with Phil Harrison of BBC Radio Kent (to be broadcast on Bank Holiday Monday
28th August on 'Jim Lea Songbook programme at 18.00 - to listen click here)
Friday 18th August 2017 - LIVE interview at 12.05pm with David Semler of Camglen Radio - to listen click here
Monday 21st August 2017 - LIVE interview with Geoff Dorsett and Adrian Collis at Express FM Portsmouth
(on the Soft Rock Show) - RECORDING CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEALTH OF DJ
16 August 2017 - Jim's has another series of radio interviews lined up over the next few days. The ones we can confirm are happening so far are:
Wednesday 16th August - pre-record with John Kirkman of Classic Rock Radio
(to be broadcast from 6pm Wednesday 30th August - to listen click here)
Thursday 17th August - pre-record with Simon Logan of BBC Radio Newcastle
(to be be broadcast from 2.15pm Friday 1st September & more on
Monday 4th September from 2.15pm - to listen click here)
pre-record with James Hoggarth of BBC Radio Humberside
(interview was postponed - to be rescheduled)
pre-record with Claire Cavanagh of BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset
(to be broadcast from 2pm Monday 21st August - to listen click here)
pre-record with Sue Davies of BBC Radio Wiltshire
pre-record with Spencer Leigh of BBC Radio Merseyside
(to be broadcast from 7pm 'On The Beat' Sunday 3rd September - to listen click here)
pre-record with Rob Underwood of BBC Radio Lincolnshire
pre-record with Phil Harrison of BBC Radio Kent (to be broadcast on Bank Holiday Monday
28th August on 'Jim Lea Songbook programme at 18.00 - to listen click here)
Friday 18th August 2017 - LIVE interview at 12.05pm with David Semler of Camglen Radio - to listen click here
Monday 21st August 2017 - LIVE interview with Geoff Dorsett and Adrian Collis at Express FM Portsmouth
(on the Soft Rock Show) - RECORDING CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEALTH OF DJ
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JIM'S CHOSEN CHARITIES FOR ROBIN 2 EVENT 16 August 2017 - Jim has confirmed that his chosen two charities that will benefit from the profits of his 'For One Night Only' event at the Robin 2 in Bilston on the 5 November will be: Cancer Research UK Dementia UK |
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WCR FM BROADCAST DATE
16 August 2017 - Jim pre-recorded an interview with Garry Foster of 101.8 WCR FM yesterday. The interview will be split into three 35 minutes segments. In the first segment Jim talks about his new music - this will be broadcast on Garry's 'Unchained' show on Tuesday 29th August between 10pm and midnight. The second and third 35 minute segments will be broadcast in a two hour 'Slade Special' in September - date to be confirmed. To listen to 101.8 WCR FM click here. |
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MORE RADIO
14 August 2017 - As the 1st September release of Jim's new single 'All Coming Back To Me Now' approaches, Jim is doing more radio this week. On Tuesday 15th August Jim will be interviewed by Garry Foster for 101.8 WCR FM (Wolverhampton Community Radio). This is for future broadcast. To see WCR FM's website click here. ON THURSDAY 17th AUGUST JIM IS DOING ANOTHER RADIO DAY - LOTS OF INTERVIEWS BEING PLANNED. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. |
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JIM'S INTERVIEW WITH BBC WALES BROADCAST SUNDAY 6 AUGUST - 'LISTEN AGAIN' NOW AVAILABLE
7 August 2017 - Jim's interview with Alan Thompson of BBC Wales that was broadcast on Sunday 6 August at 11pm is now available to 'listen again' to on BBC iPlayer. Click here to listen. 'Cum On Feel The Noize' is played at 00:27, Jim's interview and the play of 'All Coming Back To Me Now' starts at 23:10 and finally at 1:21:11 'Coz I Luv You' is played and DJ and broadcaster Nigel Crowle talks about the 'Slade Story'. |
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JIM'S INTERVIEWS ON BBC RADIO SUFFOLK & BBC RADIO HEREFORD AND WORCESTER
4 August 2017 - Jim's interviews that took place on 1 August 2017 for BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Hertford & Worcester have been broadcast. To hear Jim's interview with Stephen Foster at BBC Radio Suffolk (broadcast on 1 Aug) click here - interview is in two parts 35.20 mins and 2:18:53 To hear Jim's interview with Tammy Gooding at BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester click here - interview is over two days 1:18:20 and 2:18:55 (from 2 Aug) and there was a second day (3 Aug) click here - interview is at 1:16:30 |
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EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!!! 'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' - AN AUDIENCE WITH JIM LEA - DVD SHOWING AND JIM LEA Q&A - AT THE ROBIN 2, BILSTON
2nd August 2017 - Jim is pleased to announce that he would like to have the first official screening of his DVD 'For One Night Only' at the Robin 2 Club in Bilston on Sunday 5th November 2017. Jim will be present at the event.
Plans for the day are still being made - but Jim wanted fans to know straight away that the event is in the process of being organised..
Date: Sunday 5th November 2017
Venue: The Robin 2, Bilston
Time: Doors Midday / Event starts at 1pm / Afternoon event only
Schedule: First official showing of the 'For One Night Only' DVD followed by a Q&A with Jim in person
Note: Unfortunately due to Jim's illness he will be unable to perform musically at the event
Ticket availability: It will be an intimate event - limited tickets will be available
Price: To be confirmed shortly - but there will be two tiers of tickets available
1) Entrance to event & SIGNED copy of the 'For One Night Only' DVD
2) Entrance only tickets
On sale date: To be confirmed on the website shortly - tickets will be available direct from The Robin box office
Why the Robin 2 venue? : Jim was keen to return to the venue where he performed his only ever solo gig
+++ Profits from the event will go to Jim's cancer charity +++
How the DVD came about:
Jim's only professional solo gig took place at The Robin 2 in Bilston on 16 November 2002. The gig was called 'Jim Jam'.
The gig was recorded for sound only - it was not professionally filmed.
Since the event Jim has been on the look-out for good quality footage filmed by fans. However none of the footage he found was of good enough standard. However, earlier this year fan Mark Smith from Mansfield gave Jim his good quality footage.
Mark says: "I sneaked my top of the range camcorder (Panasonic MX5) into the gig - got a great position - and filmed most of it. After the event I probably played my recording back around six times. I realised my filming was good. I actually thought to myself 'I'm going to hold on to this and save it in case a special project comes along". I therefore resisted uploading any of the footage to YouTube or social media - and I never actually showed it to anybody apart from myself. Then when I heard on the grapevine that Jim was looking for quality 'JimJam' footage I took the opportunity to get my tape to him - via his brother Frank.
After Jim played the video footage to his wife Louise and daughter Bonnie, and saw their positive reaction to the footage, Jim decided to release it on DVD. The DVD will include Jim's commentary on how the 'JimJam' event came about, his memories of the day and the reasons why he chose to play certain songs. The DVD is very much a souvenir of Jim's only ever live gig - and is very much for the fans.
'For One Night Only' DVD has it's official release on Wienerworld on 23rd October 2017
2nd August 2017 - Jim is pleased to announce that he would like to have the first official screening of his DVD 'For One Night Only' at the Robin 2 Club in Bilston on Sunday 5th November 2017. Jim will be present at the event.
Plans for the day are still being made - but Jim wanted fans to know straight away that the event is in the process of being organised..
Date: Sunday 5th November 2017
Venue: The Robin 2, Bilston
Time: Doors Midday / Event starts at 1pm / Afternoon event only
Schedule: First official showing of the 'For One Night Only' DVD followed by a Q&A with Jim in person
Note: Unfortunately due to Jim's illness he will be unable to perform musically at the event
Ticket availability: It will be an intimate event - limited tickets will be available
Price: To be confirmed shortly - but there will be two tiers of tickets available
1) Entrance to event & SIGNED copy of the 'For One Night Only' DVD
2) Entrance only tickets
On sale date: To be confirmed on the website shortly - tickets will be available direct from The Robin box office
Why the Robin 2 venue? : Jim was keen to return to the venue where he performed his only ever solo gig
+++ Profits from the event will go to Jim's cancer charity +++
How the DVD came about:
Jim's only professional solo gig took place at The Robin 2 in Bilston on 16 November 2002. The gig was called 'Jim Jam'.
The gig was recorded for sound only - it was not professionally filmed.
Since the event Jim has been on the look-out for good quality footage filmed by fans. However none of the footage he found was of good enough standard. However, earlier this year fan Mark Smith from Mansfield gave Jim his good quality footage.
Mark says: "I sneaked my top of the range camcorder (Panasonic MX5) into the gig - got a great position - and filmed most of it. After the event I probably played my recording back around six times. I realised my filming was good. I actually thought to myself 'I'm going to hold on to this and save it in case a special project comes along". I therefore resisted uploading any of the footage to YouTube or social media - and I never actually showed it to anybody apart from myself. Then when I heard on the grapevine that Jim was looking for quality 'JimJam' footage I took the opportunity to get my tape to him - via his brother Frank.
After Jim played the video footage to his wife Louise and daughter Bonnie, and saw their positive reaction to the footage, Jim decided to release it on DVD. The DVD will include Jim's commentary on how the 'JimJam' event came about, his memories of the day and the reasons why he chose to play certain songs. The DVD is very much a souvenir of Jim's only ever live gig - and is very much for the fans.
'For One Night Only' DVD has it's official release on Wienerworld on 23rd October 2017
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JIM'S INTERVIEW WITH PAUL FRANKS ON BBC WM 95.6 BROADCAST 2 AUGUST
2 August 2017 - Jim's pre-recorded interview with Paul Franks on BBC WM was broadcast today. To listen to the interview click here. Jim talks in two slots at 22.00 mins and at 37.30 mins. |
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'LISTEN AGAIN' - OBAN FM JIM LEA SPECIAL NOW ON MIXCLOUD
2 August 2017 - The three hour Jim Lea special that Oban FM broadcast yesterday is now available to hear again on Mixcloud. To listen click here. |
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OBAN FM PROMO - TUESDAY 1 AUGUST 8PM
Message from Elaine Lamb - Oban FM DJ "ARE YOU READY???? Baby, baby, baby.....cum on feel the noize with the legendary Jim Lea! 'In conversation with Jim Lea' Tuesday 1st August from 8pm I am delighted to bring you a Jim Lea special, including the chat I had with Jim last Tuesday, music from Slade and also featuring the album 'Therapy' & upcoming single 'All Coming Back To Me Now' Release date 1st September 2017" Listen here live on Tuesday 1 August from 8pm |
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'FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY' DVD COMING IN OCTOBER!
28 July 2017 - Jim today is pleased to announce that he will be releasing a new DVD on Wienerworld on Monday 23rd October. The DVD is about Jim's solo concert at The Robin in Bilston from 2002. It includes previously unseen concert footage passed to Jim this year and also Jim filmed recently talking about how the gig came about and what happened on the day - together with commentary about tracks played. It will also include some special 'extras' that have not been seen before. This DVD is very much for the fans - and is a momento of Jim's only ever mainstream solo gig. More to follow in the next few weeks regarding the release. |
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JIM'S RADIO DAY - TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST
Jim has a full day of radio interviews lined up next Tuesday (1 August). He will complete nine radio interviews, for stations all around the UK, in one day. Three of the interviews are being broadcast live, and the others are pre-records for near future transmission. Jim will be promoting his new single: 'All Coming Back To Me Now' - and the 'Therapy' album will undoubtedly be getting mentioned too. The schedule is as follows: 11.15: BBC Radio Cornwall – LIVE with David White LISTEN LIVE ON THE DAY - CLICK HERE 11.40: BBC Radio Northampton – LIVE with Olly Mann LISTEN LIVE ON THE DAY - CLICK HERE then BBC Radio Stoke – Pre record with Terry Walsh for Afternoon Show BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester – Pre record with Tammy Gooding 13.30: BBC Radio Solent (Southampton) – LIVE with Alex Dyke LISTEN LIVE ON THE DAY CLICK HERE then BBC Radio Suffolk – Pre record with Stephen Foster BBC Radio WM – Pre record with Paul Franks BBC Radio Berkshire – Pre record with Phil Kennedy finally BBC Radio Wales – Pre record with Alan Thompson (Links above for the three live shows - we will have further links for the pre-records on this site when we know they are being broadcast). Maybe you would like to support the Radio Day over the next week and send Twitter, Facebook and Emails to the various DJs who will be interviewing Jim? Maybe you have a burning question that you've always wanted to ask Jim? Send it in! Maybe you just want to show your support for Jim and his music? Email the DJ! Please join in and get involved. |
Also the Oban FM Jim Lea special will be broadcast on Monday 1st August at 8pm. To listen live click here.
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OBAN FM RADIO SUCCESS
25 July 2017 - Thanks to everyone who supported Jim's interview today with Oban FM by sending in questions and messages to the radio station and DJ Elaine Lamb... The interview was such a success that Jim reports Elaine is turning the broadcast into a three hour special. And it looks likely that EVERY track from 'Therapy' will be played. Jim is most chuffed with the support he is receiving. Thank you! THE OBAN FM 'SPECIAL' WILL BE BROADCAST AT 8PM ON TUESDAY 1 AUGUST. TO LISTEN LIVE CLICK HERE. |
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JIM DOING PRE-RECORD FOR OBAN FM TOMORROW
24 July 2017 - Jim will be completing the first in a series of radio interviews when he talks to Elaine Lamb from Oban FM tomorrow night (Tuesday 25 July). The interview will be used in a forthcoming two hour special that will be broadcast in the near future. (More details to follow shortly). To hear Oban FM click here. To see Oban FM's Facebook mention of the Jim Lea special click here... (click on the Slade photo that shows). URGENT - if you want to maybe suggest any questions that Elaine can ask Jim - promptly add your question in comment section of the Facebook link above? |
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 DJ Alex Lester with Ron McCreight
JIM'S 'ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW' GETS FIRST RADIO SPIN
21 July 2017 - Jim's new single 'All Coming Back To Me Now' received it's first radio play on BBC Radio Oxford today at 2.30pm. Jim's record plugger, Ron McCreight, was interviewed on the Alex Lester show.... Alex first played Slade's 'Coz I Luv You' then moved on to play Jim's new single. Also in the studio Ron presented Alex with a copy of Jim's double vinyl 'Therapy' album. (If you want to hear the single played again by Alex Lester - contact him via Twitter on @alexthedarklord) To listen on BBC iPlayer to a replay of the Alex Lester show - click here... Ron's interview and the play of 'All Coming Back To Me Now' happens 90 mins into the show. Promotional copies of the single have now been sent to radio stations - so listen out for plays from now onwards. In the next couple of weeks Jim is spending two full days being interviewed for BBC radio shows. We hope to have a schedule of the impending interviews on the website soon. Promotion for the single by Jim will be primarily by radio interviews... 'All Coming Back To Me Now' will be available to download from Wienerworld from 1 September 2017 |
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NEW SINGLE FROM JIM
4 July 2017 - Please see video message below from Jim - whereby he announces the release of his new single 'All Coming Back To Me Now'. The track will be available via download initially - through Wienerworld from 1st September. More details to follow in the next few weeks. |
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JIM'S PRIVATE PHOTO ALBUM
2 July 2017 - As promised, to tie in with the release of Jim's impending new single, Jim has provided some photos from his private album to be published on the website. All photos will be from the 1960's and Jim's early days as a member of The 'N Betweens! Photos will appear two at a time over the next few weeks. The first two photos are published today on the 'Images' page. Click here to view them. More news on the new single next week - with a personal video message from Jim! |
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ROBIN 2 PHOTOS FROM JIM'S 2002 GIG
Do any fans have any decent photos from Jim's 2002 gig at the Robin 2 in Bilston that he can have? Please email [email protected] if you can help? Thanks |
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Mad Hat studio
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SOME INFORMATION ON JIM'S NEXT SINGLE...
Where was the single recorded? "The single was recorded at Mad Hat studio in Wolverhampton - a local place". When did you write it? "I wrote it some time ago but the track was never completed, so I finished it recently when I needed more material. Frank (Lea) was always keen on it so he prompted my memory about it". What is it about? "It is about a scenario where a man and wife have an argument that resulted in a violent altercation. The husband was full of various substances and went over the top. He awoke the next day to discover that he was in trouble with not only his wife but also the police. He apologised profusely and not until a long time later did his wife forgive him". When will the single be ready / released? "I am mastering the finished single in London today (Tuesday 20th June). We will then need to arrange an appropriate release date - Frank says that this shouldn't be too far away". More information regarding the single title and full release date will follow in due course. Subscribers to Jim's mailing list (see bottom of this page) will receive all the information first. |
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JIM LEA - NEW SINGLE INFORMATION COMING VERY SOON
19th June - The website is pleased to announce that the next brand new Jim Lea single is almost ready. The website will drip feed some information regarding the impending release - starting tomorrow (Tuesday 20th June). Website Exclusive - to tie in with the release of the new single Also - exclusively - Jim has agreed to open his private photo album for readers of his website. He has provided his webmaster with twenty previously unseen photos from the early days of Slade (live shots, backstage pics and pics where the boys looked 13 years old!). Starting in a couple of weeks, Jim has asked that the pics be published two at a time, over a five week period. Watch the website as the pics will start appearing soon! |
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JIM LEA ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Several fans have emailed Jim's website with questions - one particular question caught Jim's attention... Fan Peter Everitt emailed asking for information on the acoustic guitar used in recently publicity pics. He said "I'm a huge fan and hope you can help. Silly question really, but it's been bugging me ever since I saw the photos of Jim with the acoustic guitar. Can you ask him what brand / make that guitar is as I can't find anything online?" Jim responded on 19th June: "Hi Peter. It may be laughable but this is not a make of guitar it is in fact a cheap child's guitar (that is decades old). It has rarely been in tune..... it’s impossible to tune! It was bought for my wife Lou by her parents for her birthday. When I started seeing her I would play it in her house. Believe it or not Lou used to sing and play guitar in a folk band called The Aztecs. When she stopped playing with them she played as a duo with a guy who played guitar also playing folk based material. Lou stopped playing when I started going to her house because she didn’t think she could be as good as me which was a shame! As time went on I asked if I could borrow the guitar and take it home with me as I couldn’t afford a guitar of my own. Around this time I began to write songs so I never gave it back to Lou. Most of the famous Slade songs were written on this awful cheap guitar." |
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JIM LEA MUSIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Jim has launched a YouTube channel. You can view the channel content direct via a new page on the website. Click here. Alternatively - you can view the YouTube channel direct by clicking here. Content at the present time consists of lyric videos for tracks from the 'Therapy' album. So far videos for 'Am I The Greatest Now', 'Go Out In Style', 'I'll Be John, You Be Yoko' and 'Universe' are available to be viewed. However more content will be added in the future - so please make sure that you subscribe to the channel to receive updates. |
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JIM ON SWITCH RADIO
Jim did an interview with Dave Gordon of Switch Radio that was aired on Sunday 21 May on Dave's 'Made In Brum”'show. To listen again to this show after broadcast - click here to go to Jim's 'Listen' page - and select the appropriate show. |
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NEXT JIM LEA SINGLE ON THE WAY
Jim is currently trawling through tracks that he has recorded with a view to releasing a new single - probably before the summer. Watch this space. |
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JIM LEA Q&A 2017
In March 2017, in conjunction with the www.slayed.co.uk forum, Jim agreed to answer twenty questions of his choice that were sent in by fans. Jim was overwhelmed with the amount and depth of questions that he decided to answer more than the planned twenty. Jim's responses can be seen on the webpage here. Thanks to everyone that took the time to email him! |
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'THERAPY' PICKING UP SALES IN SWITZERLAND
28 March 2017 - The 'Therapy' album is picking up some downloads in Switzerland. This week the album is no.37 on the Rock Download chart. |
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JIM ON PETE WHITEHOUSE'S 'INSIDE TRACKS' PROGRAMME ON WCR FM
Jim did an interview on WCR FM (Pete Whitehouse’s Inside Tracks show) which took place a couple of weeks ago and was aired on Sunday 12th March at 5pm. He chose and played his favourite musical tracks. To listen again after broadcast - click here to go to Jim's 'Listen' page - and select the appropriate show. |
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TWENTY QUESTIONS
7 March 2017 - Jim will be answering twenty questions supplied by fans from the www.slayed.co.uk website forum. Got a question you want to ask Jim? Get it submitted asap to the forum! Questions need to be submitted for inclusion by Friday 10th March. Jim's answers will appear on the ww.slayed.co.uk forum and on Jim's website in the near future. |
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PLAYBACK ON BBC WM PAUL FRANKS SHOW
Jim was a guest on the Paul Franks show on BBC WM on Tuesday 21st February. To listen again after broadcast - click here to go to Jim's 'Listen' page - and select the appropriate show. |
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PLAYBACK JIM ON BBC RADIO CAMBRIDGESHIRE SUE MARCHANT'S SHOW
Jim did an hour long interview on Sue Marchant's BBC Radio Cambs show on Sunday 19 February. To listen again after broadcast - click here to go to Jim's 'Listen' page - and select the appropriate show. |
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PLAYBACK ON WYATT WENDELS' 'MY PLANET ROCKS' SHOW - PLANET ROCK RADIO
Jim was Wyatt Wendel's guest on his 'My Planet Rocks' show on Planet Rock Radio on Sunday 19th February. He discussed and played tracks by his favourite artists. Jim's single 'Am I The Greatest Now'got a spin. To listen again after broadcast - click here to go to Jim's 'Listen' page - and select the appropriate show. |
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JIM'S 'THE SMILE OF ELVIS' GOT A SPIN ON RADIO TWO
'The Smile of Elvis' from Jim's 'Therapy' album was given a spin in the evening of Sunday 19th February on the Claudia Winkleman show on BBC Radio 2 from 7pm. Suzi Perry sat in for Claudia on this two hour long show. To listen again after broadcast - click here to go to Jim's 'Listen' page - and select the appropriate show. |
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JIM WAS INTERVIEWED AT THE WOLVES V CHELSEA MATCH - SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY
Jim was interviewed at Wolverhampton Wanderers' ground Molineux on Saturday 18 February as he attended the FA Cup match against Chelsea. Before the match - Jim visited guests in the private boxes and did a Q&A session with them. Then at half time he did an interview on the pitchside with the Wolves FC matchday team. The match was being televised by BT Sport but unfortunately the half time interview was not shown on their tv coverage. |
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