Jim Lea Author

Jim Lea joined The ’NBetweens at the age of 16 in 1966 and remained in the group until 1992. By that time they were known, of course, as Slade, and enjoyed six UK No.1 singles, three No.1 albums and made the BFI-reissued film Slade In Flame. As co-writer of all their hits, Lea’s passionate work ethic and musicianship mean that Slade remain much-loved, long after the original band split. He lives in Staffordshire with his beloved wife, Louise.


Daryl Easlea's books explore his great loves; pop eccentrics, glam, disco and prog rock. After acclaimed biographies of CHIC, Sparks and Peter Gabriel, his 2023 work Whatever Happened To Slade? was a Sunday Times Book of the Year. He is the editor of Record Collector’s Rare Record Price Guide and co-founded the podcast Needlepoint. His talks on popular music, ‘Fast Forward’, have been performed at festivals, the British Library and the V&A.