How Does It Feel? SLADE and Beyond with Daryl Easlea.

An in-conversation author event in Manchester where Daryl Easlea discusses Jim Lea’s autobiography, featuring rare archive material and guest attendance.

Daryl Easlea discusses How Does It Feel, the autobiography written with Jim Lea, exploring the writing process and sharing rare archive material. Jim Lea’s younger brother Frank is expected to be in attendance, and an exclusive short film is planned.

Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
Time: 2.15pm - 3.30pm
Venue: INNSIDE Manchester, 1 First Street, Manchester M15 4RP

The book is presented as a vignette-style autobiography covering Jim Lea’s life, songwriting and experiences beyond Slade, and includes previously unseen material such as letters, photographs, exercise books, a timeline and discography. Copies are expected to be available for purchase, with a signing after the event.

Price: £11 - £12.62