Dave Hill, guitarist for the British rock band Slade, is set to release his debut solo album 'Dirty Foot Lane', featuring the single 'Play It To The Crowd', with production by the son of Slade's frontman Noddy Holder. The album marks Hill's first solo project after six decades in music, reflecting his ongoing pursuit of new artistic challenges. Meanwhile, Slade's bassist Jim Lea is preparing to publish his autobiography, 'How Does It Feel?', scheduled for release in October.