How Noddy Holder went from a tin bath to becoming a national treasure (opens original article in a new tab)

Noddy Holder, a former Slade frontman, reflects on his journey from a Walsall council house to national fame, highlighting his humble beginnings and continued connection to his hometown.

• Noddy Holder celebrated his 80th birthday and reflected on his humble beginnings in Walsall council housing
• Holder received the freedom of Walsall in 2014 and remains connected to his roots despite global fame
• He described his early life including weekly tin bath baths in a damp council house