Noddy Holder

Noddy Holder
MBE
Holder performing in 1981
Born
Neville John Holder

(1946-06-15) 15 June 1946 (age 78)
Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Other namesSir Nodward of Holdershire[1]
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • writer
  • broadcaster
Years active1966–present
Spouses
Leandra Russell
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(m. 1976; div. 1984)​
Suzan Price
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(m. 2004)​
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Formerly ofSlade
Noddy Holder's voice
Holder speaking in 2014
Websitenoddyholder.com

Neville John "Noddy" Holder MBE (born 15 June 1946) is an English musician, songwriter and actor. He was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the English rock band Slade, one of the UK's most successful acts of the 1970s.[2] Known for his unique and powerful voice, Holder co-wrote most of Slade's material with bass guitarist Jim Lea including "Mama Weer All Crazee Now", "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Merry Xmas Everybody". After leaving Slade in 1992, he diversified into television and radio work, notably starring in the ITV comedy-drama series The Grimleys (1999–2001).

  1. ^ Simpson, Dave (26 November 2015). "Noddy Holder: 'People think I live in a cave all year and come out in December, shouting It's Chriiisstmaaasss!'". The Guardian.
  2. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.