Chris Slade Retires After Iconic Drumming Career | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Legendary AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, who helped define rock with his work on The Razors Edge, is retiring at 79 after a storied career that began at 16 with Tom Jones and spanned iconic bands like Asia, Uriah Heep, and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. His decision comes amid health challenges following a stroke, which he says has worsened over time — and while he hoped to keep playing like other rock legends, his body’s limits are now clear. Though he stepped back briefly in 2015 when Phil Rudd returned, Slade was deeply hurt to be relegated to backup duties. Still, his decades of relentless rhythm…