Brian Slade's London band mixed flamboyant performance with experimental sound in the early 1970s.
For their mix of glam and theater, 'Baby's On Fire' and '20th Century Boy' still frame what they were doing. The later 'Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)' shows a different, more polished side.
They arrived with a debut album in 1971 and songs like 'Baby's On Fire' that showed their particular blend of glam energy and theatrical presence. The androgynous persona of frontman Brian Slade and the band's provocative style drew attention in a crowded scene. Their music had a raw edge that felt different from other glam acts of the time.
They came out of London in the early 1970s with Brian Slade as frontman. They released albums like 'Velvet Goldmine' in 1971 and 'Satellite of Love' the next year, followed by 'Glam Sensation' and 'The Rise and Fall of Brian Slade'. The band included guitarist Curt Wild, bassist Billy Budd, and drummer Sebastian Wylde.
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