Chris Slade started his career at the tender age of 16 years old as a member of Tom Jones band. He would later became a founding member of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, and go on to be the drummer for The Firm with Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, and Tony Franklin. And of course, Chris spent a good amount of time as the drummer for the great AC/DC, doing multiple tours and recording The Razor’s Edge album and the smash hit “Thunderstruck”. Throughout his illustrious career he would spend time with Olivia Newton-John, Uriah Heep, David Gilmour, Asia, Gary Numan, and many many more!!
In this interview, Chris shares the details about his latest solo music on The Chris Slade Timeline’s latest double album, Timescape. He also talks about his experience with Axl Rose when he toured with AC/DC. He tells us about pulling a young Elton John from a coffee shop to do a well-known session. He tells us about playing with Count Basie in Madison Square Garden at just 17 years old, and his plan to have his tales documented in an autobiography.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
