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2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1

Flame

Flame
  • Contest: 2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1
  • It is not always a great idea when a band comprises all of the main actors in a film (KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park for example) but in “Slade in Flame” you have a band playing a somewhat fictionalized version of themselves, and doing a decent job at it.

    As the name suggests, Slade portrays a fake band named “Flame” and they rocket to the top. Now, we know what happens in musical films when that happens, as they are destined to break up, but as most films if it is done well and there are interesting subplots around, you tend to care. We think this is one of those films.
  • TV Show/Movie Appeared: Slade in Flame (1975)
  • Actors: Slade
  • Songs you may remember: How Does it Feel
    Far Far Away
  • Why you should vote:: In the United Kingdom, this band was huge.
  • Why you should not vote:: Is it a coincidence that after this movie, the band went into decline?