Chris Slade

Chris Slade (born Christopher Slade Rees; 30 October 1946) is a Welsh drummer, who is perhaps best known for playing for Manfred Mann's Earth Band from its inception in 1971 to 1978 on eight albums, and AC/DC, for which he drummed from 1989 to 1994 and performed on the 1990 album The Razors Edge. He returned to AC/DC in February 2015 to replace Phil Rudd for the "Rock or Bust World Tour". Slade has also played with Tom Jones, Toomorrow, Uriah Heep, The Firm, and Asia.

For the American football player, see Chris Slade (American football).

Chris Slade
Chris Slade in 2008
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Slade Rees
Born (1946-10-30) 30 October 1946
Pontypridd, Wales
OriginCardiff, Wales
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, blues rock, progressive rock, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1964–present
Websitechrisslade.com
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