THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW ALBUM ‘TIMESCAPE’ EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW WITH LEGENDARY DRUMMER CHRIS SLADE!

 

THE 

CHRIS SLADE 

TIMELINE

 ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR 

NEW ALBUM 

‘T I M E S C A P E’ 

EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW

 WITH LEGENDARY DRUMMER

 C H R I S   S L A D E

Over 50 Years Performing with

TOM JONES

MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND

DAVID GILMOUR (About Face Tour w/Mick Ralphs)

THE FIRM w/Jimmy Page,Paul Rodgers,Tony Franklin

AC/DC, ASIA

THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE

and many many more

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 TO WATCH THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW

After all these years recording and playing with some of the world’s greatest rock musicians such as Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earthband, Gary Moore, Gary Numan, Denny Laine, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, David Gilmour, Uriah Heep, Asia and of course AC/DC, I am pleased to be including some of my own versions of songs by a few of these legendary artists,” says Slade.

Chris Slade started his career at the age of 16 with Tom Jones before he changed his name to Tom Jones.  Chris contributed significantly to Jones’s world tours and recordings throughout the 60s.

Slade was a founding member of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band in January, 1971. He was to spend seven years with the band, recording eight albums and achieving three UK Top Ten singles in the process: 'Joybringer' (No. 9, October 1973), ‘Blinded By The Light’ (No. 6, September 1976 & a multimillion selling #1 in the USA) and ‘Davy’s On The Road Again’ (No.6, June 1978).

After Earthband he spent two years with Uriah Heep, one year with Gary Numan and one year with David Gilmour in 1984.

He later teamed up with Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers and bassist Tony Franklin to form The Firm. They produced two excellent albums for Atlantic in 1985 and 1986 that earned them chart and radio hits including 'Radioactive' and 'Satisfaction Guaranteed.'

Chris went on to join Gary Moore, taking over from Cozy Powell just four days before the start of the 1989 After The War tour. It was at one of Moore’s gigs in The UK that Malcolm Young saw Slade play. After the tour it was Chris’s intention to put together a band with ex-Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay. But the call from AC/DC changed those plans as he was destined to tour and record with them over the course of the next five years, playing on their acclaimed 'Razors Edge' Album, and giving a killer performance on their concert DVD “Live from Donington.”

After his stint with AC/DC, Chris joined the prog-rock band Asia, who (even with the many personnel changes over the years) had still been managing to churn out some excellent music. Chris recorded with them on their 2000-2004 studio recordings, 'Aura' and 'Silent Nation' , and put forth his trademark energy-filled live performances on all the subsequent tours that ensued over the next five years.

Between 2005 and 2010, Slade played drums for German guitarist Michael Schenker before forming THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE in 2012, and at that time marking 50 years as a professional rock drummer.

THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE has announced their new album "Timescape" which will be released worldwide on July 19th on BraveWords Records. "Timescape" contains completely original new tracks and some of Chris Slade's favorite covers.

PURCHASE

THE NEW ALBUM

THE

 CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE

entitled

TIMESCAPE

available

July 19TH

on BraveWords Records

The double album will be available on digital platforms, CD and possibly as a double vinyl album.

“Side one which consists mostly of original material is an eclectic and innovative mix of awe-inspiring hard and heavy progressive rock melodies, the album plays out much like a discerning Rock Opera. Timescape is a gratifying and artistic musical concept. Side two features an incredible selection of exceptional covers spotlighting many of the band’s Chris has been a member of over his illustrious 60-year career. Timescape by Chris Slade Timeline is a sensational album!

5 stars!

By music journalist Ray Shasho

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE

VISIT

https://chrisslade.com

Official website
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSladeACDC

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Instagram
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Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/the.chrisslade.timeline

Chris Slade Timeline Instagram
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/5974162

Bands in town
http://bravewordsrecords.com

BraveWords Records

CHRIS SLADE

Discography

With Tom Jones

Along Came Jones (1965)

A-Tom-ic Jones (1966)

From The Heart (1966)

Green, Green Grass of Home (1967)

Live: at the Talk of the Town (1967)

13 Smash Hits (1967)

Delilah (1968)

Tom Jones Live in Las Vegas (1969)

 

With Toomorrow

Toomorrow (1970)

 

With Tom Paxton

How Come The Sun (1971)

 

With Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Manfred Mann's Earth Band (1972)

Glorified Magnified (1972)

Messin' (1973)

Solar Fire (1973)

The Good Earth (1974)

Nightingales & Bombers (1975)

The Roaring Silence (1976)

Watch (1978)

 

With Terra Nova

Terra Nova (1980)

 

With Kai Olsson

Crazy Love (1979)

 

With Frankie Miller

Falling in Love (1979)

 

With Uriah Heep

Conquest (1980)

 

With Gary Numan

I, Assassin (1982)

 

With Denny Laine

Anyone Can Fly (1982)

 

With David Gilmour

David Gilmour Live 1984 (1984)

 

With The Firm

The Firm (1985)

Mean Business (1986)

 

With AC/DC

The Razors Edge (1990)

Live at Donington (1992)

AC/DC Live (1992)

"Big Gun" (1993)

 

With Asia

Aura (2001)

Silent Nation (2004)

 

With Bloodstock

Creator of Worlds

 

With Damage Control

Damage Control (2007)

Raw (2008)

 

With MIWA

My Wish Is Your Command (2011)

Reach Out and Touch Me (2018)

 

With The Chris Slade Timeline

Timescape (2024)

The Chris Slade Timeline Vol. 1 (2014) 

CHRIS SLADE

APPEARS

JULY 13TH 2024

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

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DON WILSON LEGENDARY GUITARIST/FOUNDER OF ‘THE VENTURES’ ON THE LOST INTERVIEWS EP 14 WITH RAY SHASHO

 

 

LEGENDARY GUITARIST

AND FOUNDER

WITH

T H E  

V E N T U R E S

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER

D O N   W I L S O N 

(February 10th 1933 - January 22nd 2022)

'THE LOST INTERVIEWS'

EPISODE 14

WITH RAY SHASHO

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TO LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW

-Interviewed June 10th, 2014 

Don Wilson and The Ventures have inspired thousands of promising musicians and enthusiasts across the globe for over five decades, and many of their pupils became legendary in the music world. Ventures alumni include… Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, Stephen Stills, Joe Walsh, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Elton John, John Bonham, Mick Fleetwood, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Gene Simmons, and many-many more.

At 81, Don Wilson, guitarist & co-founder of the legendary rock and roll/surf band says he has no plans for slowing down any time soon. The Ventures recently concluded a lengthy tour in Japan where they are still idolized. Don and his son Tim Wilson have also initiated a new record label with promising young musicians to mentor and promote.  THE VENTURES are the best-selling instrumental rock band in music history. In 1958, the group was formed by Tacoma, Washington residents Don Wilson (rhythm and lead guitar) and Bob Bogle (lead and bass guitar). The duo’s plan was to earn a permanent living playing guitar instead of working at their hard labor construction jobs as bricklayers. They originally performed as the Impacts and the Versatones before finally settling on The Ventures. 

Nokie Edwards (lead guitar) joined in 1960 and they recorded their first big hit, a Chet Atkins cover entitled “Walk, Don’t Run.” The Ventures lineup in the studio also included Skip Mooreon drums. In 1960, the song peaked at #2 on the Billboard’s single chart amid stiff competition from Chubby Checker, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and Bryan Hyland. Drummer Howie Johnson replaced Moore in 1960. Mel Taylor became The Ventures’ permanent drummer in 1962 until his passing in 1996. From 1960 through 1972, The Ventures consistently toured worldwide and charted 37 albums. The group was hailed as America’s instrumental Beatles.

Some of The Ventures  hit singles include … “Telstar,” “The Lonely Bull,” “Rebel-Rouser,” “Honky Tonk,” “Let's Go,” “Pipeline,” “Walk, Don't Run,” “Tequila,” “Apache,” “Wipe-Out, ”Memphis,” “Out of Limits,” and their mega-hit … “Hawaii Five-O” (#4 on Billboard’s Singles Chart -1969), (The album reached #11 on Billboard’s album chart).

The Ventures were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. That same year also marked The Ventures 50th Anniversary.

Here’s a list of incredible accomplishments by The Ventures …

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 2008

Ranked #4 among all-time instrumental artists on Billboard's Single Charts

Ranked #6 among all 1960s artists on Billboard's Album Charts

Ranked #26 among all-time artists on Billboard's Album Charts

Ranked #20 in most albums on Billboard's Album Charts with 37

“Walk, Don't Run” is one of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Top 500 Hits of all time

 1960 to 1969 - Placed 14 singles on Billboard's Single Charts

 

Gold singles:

“Walk, Don't Run (1960), “Walk Don't Run '64” (1964), “Hawaii Five-0” (1969),

 1960 to 1972 - Placed 37 albums on Billboard's Album Charts with 5 on the charts simultaneously during 1963.

Gold albums:

Telstar and the Lonely Bull (1963), Golden Greats (1967), Hawaii Five-0 (1969)

To date, more than 450 LP and CD albums released worldwide (and still counting)

1960 to 1973 - Sold nearly 1,000,000 albums per year in the U.S.

 Japan sales approaching 40,000,000 units (and still counting)

Collective worldwide sales approaching 100,000,000 units (and still counting)

1964 - Popularized Mosrite Guitars with introduction of The Ventures Model. Today these are among the most sought-after guitars, known for their tone and playability.

Successfully adapted their unique guitar style to countless changes in musical trends

Released an acclaimed set of instructional records with the Play Guitar with The Ventures series

Cited affectionately as "the group that launched a thousand bands"

Credited with popularizing rock and roll and the electric guitar in Japan

1971 - First non-Japanese artists elected to the Japanese Conservatory of Music

Jan 1987, Guitar Player magazine 20 Anniversary Issue cited Walk Don't Run as one of "20 Essential Rock Albums"

1990 - Inducted into the Washington State Music Hall of Fame

Feb 1996, Guitar magazine identified “Walk Don't Run” as one of ten 1960's albums included in “The Fifty Greatest Rock Guitar Records" (albums)

Inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk 

Invited to participate in the Smithsonian Institution's celebration of the development of the electric guitar

Honored by Fender Guitars with a limited-edition line of Ventures Model Jazzmaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass signature guitars

2001 - Honored by Aria Guitars with limited-edition Ventures Model guitars

2004 - Award by Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for contributing to friendly relations between Japan and US. No other artists in modern music share this honor

2005 – Washington State Senate Resolution 8645 to honor The Ventures, to "recognize the contributions of those who have had a significant impact over the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock and roll"

2006 – “Walk, Don't Run” is inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame

Numerous contributions to movie and commercial soundtracks, including ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Madagascar’

The Ventures have reached over 100- Million in record sales, 14-songs that hit the singles chart, and 37 albums that charted.

The band continues to record and tour with their current lineup of …Don Wilson (rhythm guitar- co-founder 1958), Nokie Edwards (lead guitar -joined 1960), Gerry McGee (lead guitar –joined 1968), Bob Spalding (lead and bass guitar –joined 1981), Leon Taylor (drums – joined 1996 after the passing of his father Mel Taylor).

Co-founder, lead and bass guitarist Bob Bogle passed away in 2009.

Drummer Mel Taylor passed away in 1996.

I had the rare privilege of chatting with Don Wilson back in June about … The Walk, Don’t Run legacy … The early days of The Ventures … Their devoted Japanese fans … My infamous ‘Field of Dreams’ question …The inception of “Hawaii Five-O”… And much-much more!

Here’s my interview with The Ventures legendary guitarist, co-founder, pioneer …DON WILSON. 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

Gold Award Winner

MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

 

TO BE PART OF MUSIC HISTORY!

CALL 941-567-6193

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???