Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself.
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The talk 'Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived' will take place on 9 December 2026 at The Robin in Wolverhampton. Don Powell, the drummer of Slade, will share his experiences following a life-changing car accident, alongside writer Ian Pearce. Tickets for the event are priced at £22.
Wonderin' Y: How Slade's Drummer Survived
In the summer of 1973 at the height of his fame, Slade’s drummer Don Powell was involved in a devastating car accident, leaving him with brain injury that resulted in severe and lasting memory loss. Award winning writer and performer Ian Pearce collaborated with Don to recreate the emotional journey to recovery in this gripping and emotional one man show. Imagine being on stage in front of thousands of people in the US and you can't remember your number one hit Cum On Feel the Noize !
Don Powell will appear in person at Robin 2 in his home town Bilston, with Ian to discuss the events and to take questions from the audience. This is a unique opportunity for all classic rock fans to experience a truthful performance and join in the conversation with the legendary drummer himself.
DON WILL BE HOSTING A MEET AND GREET SHORTLY AFTER THE SHOW WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE A PHOTO AND 1 ITEM SIGNED. (This is for anybody who purchases a regular advance ticket. No add-on required.
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Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. takes place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 19:00.
Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. is held at The Robin in Wolverhampton (26-28 Mount Pleasant, Wolverhampton, WV147LJ).
Tickets for Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. are priced at £22. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Robin can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The talk 'Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived' will take place on 9 December 2026 at The Robin in Wolverhampton. Don Powell, the drummer of Slade, will share his experiences following a life-changing car accident, alongside writer Ian Pearce. Tickets for the event are priced at £22.
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Wonderin' Y: How Slade's Drummer Survived
In the summer of 1973 at the height of his fame, Slade’s drummer Don Powell was involved in a devastating car accident, leaving him with brain injury that resulted in severe and lasting memory loss. Award winning writer and performer Ian Pearce collaborated with Don to recreate the emotional journey to recovery in this gripping and emotional one man show. Imagine being on stage in front of thousands of people in the US and you can't remember your number one hit Cum On Feel the Noize !
Don Powell will appear in person at Robin 2 in his home town Bilston, with Ian to discuss the events and to take questions from the audience. This is a unique opportunity for all classic rock fans to experience a truthful performance and join in the conversation with the legendary drummer himself.
DON WILL BE HOSTING A MEET AND GREET SHORTLY AFTER THE SHOW WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE A PHOTO AND 1 ITEM SIGNED. (This is for anybody who purchases a regular advance ticket. No add-on required.
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When is Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself.?
Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. takes place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. taking place?
Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. is held at The Robin in Wolverhampton (26-28 Mount Pleasant, Wolverhampton, WV147LJ).
How much are tickets for Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself.?
Tickets for Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. are priced at £22. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
Is there anywhere to stay near Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself.?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Robin can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself.?
Tickets for Wonderin'y - How Slade's Drummer Survived with Ian Pearce and Don Powell himself. can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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