Rock Drummer Behind Huge Artists, Hits Retires at 79: ‘It’s Bye for Now’
The veteran drummer said worsening health after a stroke ended a career that included AC/DC and Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
- Welsh musician Chris Slade announced his retirement from drumming in a Facebook video, citing health complications from a stroke he suffered seven years ago.
- Slade began his professional career at 16 with Tom Jones and The Squires, later becoming a founding member of Manfred Mann and the Earth Band, recording eight albums over six years.
- Working with iconic hard rock acts, Slade contributed to songs like "Thunderstruck" and "Big Gun," and collaborated with Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Jimmy Page throughout his career.
- Despite wanting to perform into his 80s like Paul McCartney and The Stones, Slade explained his health has deteriorated, saying his stroke has "screwed me up" and prevented continued live performances.
- Slade thanked members of his current band, The Chris Slade Timeline, and pledged to continue sharing updates on social media while performing with tribute group Chris Slade Steel Circle.
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Chris Slade, former drummer for AC/DC among others, is retiring. The Welsh musician, who turns 80 in October, is struggling with health problems.
"I'm really jealous of people like The Stones or Paul McCartney who are going well into their 80s. I wanted to do that. But it looks like I can't": Ex AC/DC drummer Chris Slade reluctantly announces his retirement
Chris Slade, the Welsh drummer best-known for his stints with AC/DC, has announced his retirement. Slade was brought into the band after previous incumbent of the drummer's stool Simon Wright left in 1989. He played on The Razor’s Edge album and the accompanying world tour, but left in 1994 when Malcolm Young intimated they wanted to bring Phil Rudd back into the band. The decision to retire at the age of 79 comes after he suffered a stroke seve…
Chris Slade, former drummer for AC/DC among others, is retiring. The Welsh musician, who turns 80 in October, is struggling with health problems.
After six decades behind the drums, Chris Slade stops. The former drummer of AC/DC announced his retirement in a video message published on social networks, explaining that the sequelae of a stroke suffered about seven years ago have worsened. At the age of 80, the Welsh musician admits that he hoped to continue playing [...]
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