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Mott the Hoople’s “All the Young Guys” Generates Hoopla
The story of Mott the Hoople’s near disappearance and their rescue from retirement by super fan David Bowie is etched in the annals of the rock and roll legend. Despite several notable previous albums on Island Records (Mott the Hoople, crazy shadows, Wildlife, cerebral capers), Mott had yet to gain momentum and was on the …
Music Reviews: Maria Muldaur, West of Texas, Alex Chilton, Mott the Hoople, and more
Maria muldaur with Tuba Skinny, Let’s be happy together. Maria Muldaur had a brief flirtation with the pop world with “Midnight at the Oasis”, a Top 10 hit in 1974, but most of her six-decade career has immersed her in folk, jazz and the Blues. She performed in the Even Dozen Jug Band in the …
Mott the Hoople: ‘Mott’ – 5 stars
“Mott” was Mott the Hoople’s flagship album, released just after they cut the seatbelt off of David Bowie’s writing and arranging. The year was 1973 and it was to be a year of success and upheaval for the group. Opening with “All The Way From Memphis”, this is a rock’n’roll chronicle of the busy and …
Joe Elliott’s love letter to Mott the Hoople
Mott The Hoople in 1974. Ian Hunter is on the far right. (Photo from their Wikipedia page) At the end of each Def Leppard concert, Joe Elliott said to the jubilant crowd, “Never forget us, and we will never forget you!” These words come from the bottom of Elliott’s heart. These were the fade in …
Mott the Hoople 1974 Adds New US Tour Dates
by the staff of the best classical groups British group Mott the Hoople, led by Ian Hunter, announced new dates in the United States for their ongoing 1974 reunion tour. The group performed several dates in the United States in the spring and will return in the fall with nearly a dozen new shows. Scroll …
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Mott the Hoople remembered the ’70s during an exuberant show
The world has changed dramatically since 1974, when Mott the Hoople last performed in Milwaukee, as did the band. Guitarist Mick Ralphs suffered a stroke; bassist Overend Watts and drummer Dale “Buffin” Griffin are dead. And yet Mott the Hoople at the Miller High Life Theater on April 1 was a believable take on the …
Ian Hunter on Mott the Hoople’s return to America after 45 years of waiting
Patience, your name is Mott the Hoople fandom. Devotees of the ’70s group had longer to wait for a reunion than most – especially in the underserved United States. It’s been 45 years since the band led by Ian Hunter broke up, and exactly as long as they haven’t performed in the US, since a …
“Why are we going to Minneapolis? »The greats of glam-rock Mott the Hoople are nevertheless back
When rocker Ian Hunter reviewed the itinerary for Mott the Hoople’s first U.S. tour in 45 years, he stumbled upon Minneapolis as one of eight cities on the schedule. “We’re going to Cleveland, we’re going to Detroit. This is what we do. Why are we going to Minneapolis? Hunter recently said from his longtime Connecticut …
Mott the Hoople – Guys Bring Their Flash Rock Fun To Chicago
On April 3, British rockers Mott the Hoople will perform their first show in Chicago in 45 years. This is one of eight cities where the band – presented as Mott the Hoople ’74 – will perform on their return to America. At the head of the group are a trio of lead members from …
Mott The Hoople Kicks Off First U.S. Tour Since 1974 In Milwaukee
“Mott has arrived,” the Milwaukee Journal exclaimed of Mott The Hoople in 1974. But they didn’t stay long. The British glam-rock band was so hot that their appearance at the Milwaukee Auditorium on May 22, 1974 made headlines, and Columbia Records even sponsored an after party at the Pfister Hotel. But a few months later …
Mott The Hoople returns to Milwaukee, 45 years later
“I don’t recommend retirement,†says Ian Hunter, who turns 80 in June. His card, it seems, was punched very early on. “Nothing can replace the bolt that I felt when I saw Jerry Lee,†he recalls. “Rock’n’roll, by its nature, is a young man’s game. So I think we’re all a little Peter Pan-ish. I …
David Fricke’s choices: Mott the Hoople box set, “Live at Raul’s”
A group that you thought you knew; an American city of rock & roll with a past that may surprise you: these two reissues come from different countries and eras – Great Britain just before the glitter; a Texas where punk was just beginning – with the same fire and the same attitude. Mott the …
Mott the Hoople’s memories of Bowie go under the hammer
The memories and guitars put together by the man whose phone call to David Bowie in 1972 led to one of glam rock’s greatest hits must go under a hammer. uitars, posters and stage costumes belonging to the late Peter “Overend” Watts, bassist of iconic band Mott the Hoople for over 15 years, will be …
Mott the Hoople to tour the United States for the first time since 1974
One of the most beloved rock bands of the 1970s, Mott the Hoople, reformed a few times over the past 10 years to play their native UK, but American fans had to buy a ticket. plane overseas to see Ian Hunter reunite with his former bandmates. American fans will finally get their chance, however, with …
Mott The Hoople to perform his first American show in 45 years in Milwaukee in April
Fans of Mott The Hoople could be forgiven for assuming the band would never play in Milwaukee. Since releasing their last album in 1974, the legendary glam rock group has only played reunion concerts sporadically, and never outside of Europe. But this spring, the group will tour the United States for the first time in …
Mott the Hoople will tour the United States for the first time since 1974
Mott the Hoople returned to the United States for the first time in 45 years – and they would count three members of the group’s main formation in 1974. Vocalist Ian Hunter, guitarist Ariel Bender and keyboardist Morgan Fisher will lead the group through eight theater dates, all in April. Renamed Mott the Hoople ’74, …
Mott The Hoople Touring America For The First Time In 45 Years
British glam rockers Mott The Hoople come to America for the first time since their 1974 tour in support The Hoop. They use the nickname Mott The Hoople ’74 to mark the return of guitarist Ariel Bender, who hasn’t played with the band since 1974. Keyboardist Morgan Fisher, who wasn’t on Mott The’s other reunion …
Mott the Hoople, “Mental Train: The Island Years”: album review
Even though the trend for luxury box sets these days is focused on a single album and everything around it, these collections are basically aimed at die-hard fans with the cash to spare. Mental Train: The Island Years 1969-1971, which brings together all of Mott the Hoople’s recordings before their 1972 hit “All The Young …
John & Beverley Martyn, Mott The Hoople
On their self-titled debut album, released in 1969, Ian Hunter’s voice resembles Dylan’s so much that it becomes absurd. In the same year, John and Beverley Martyn made Stormbringer! in Woodstock. Two of his tracks featured the group’s Levon Helm on drums. Dylan was a few steps away. Despite the musical differences between the Martyns …
“Mental Train”: all aboard for the years of Mott The Hoople’s Island
One of the most important British rock groups of the (late) 60s and 70s, Midland Mavericks and urban guerrillas Mott The Hoople were as prolific as they were influential during their time with Island Records. Count among their fans Queen (who supported Mott in 1973 and 1974 in England and the United States), Def Leppard, …
Album review of the week: Mott The Hoople – The Hoople
Mott The Hoople – The Hoople 1. The golden age of rock’n’roll 2. Puppet 3. Alice 4. Crash Street Kidds 5. Born at the end of 58 (Overend Watts) 66. Trudi’s song 7. Pearl ‘n’ Roy (England) 8. Through the looking glass 9. Roll the stone Order on Amazon Mott The Hoople‘s seventh album was …
Mott the Hoople announces rare reunion
Ian Hunter brings the group together, as Mott the Hoople prepares to headline a massive UK festival. He will be joined by guitarist Ariel Bender and keyboardist Morgan Fisher, who were members of the band during the 1970s era. “Both have toured extensively with Mott and both have been featured extensively The hoop album after …
Pete Overend Watts, founding member of Mott the Hoople, has died aged 69
The Ross-based musician is said to be the main driver behind Mott the Hoople’s distinctive glam-rock image. Bassist Overend died on Sunday at the age of 69. He was suffering from throat cancer. Mott the Hoople was best known for the hits Roll Away The Stone and All The Young Dudes, written and produced by …
Pete Overend Watts, bassist with Mott the Hoople – obituary
Watts continued for some time as a member of the new British Lions squad, before retiring to run his own store in Hereford. The Dinosaw Market specialized in 1970s fashion, “crazy souvenirs” and second-hand records. Born in Birmingham on May 13, 1947, Peter Overend Watts moved to Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire at the age of 13. …
Mott The Hoople bassist Pete Overend Watts has died aged 69
Mott the hoop Bassist and founding member Pete Overend Watts has passed away at the age of 69. Watts, who has performed on songs like “Roll Away The Stone” and “All The Young Dudes” written and produced by David Bowie, died yesterday (January 22) of cancer. His death comes almost exactly a year after drummer …
Mott the Hoople bassist Peter Overend Watts dies
Former Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter has confirmed Watts is dead. “Oh my God,” he said via Twitter. “My extremely eccentric and adorable companion – Peter Overend Watts – left the building. Devastated.” Watts helped start the Buddies with Mick Ralphs, a group that became Mott the Hoople after periods where it was known …
Passages: Pete Overend Watts from Mott the Hoople (1947)
by VVN Music Pete Overend Watts, the original bassist of Mott the Hoople, died of throat cancer at the age of 69. Singer Ian Hunter confirmed the news, which had been rumored for much of the day, posting “Oh my God. My adorable and eccentric companion – Peter Overend Watts – has left the building. …
Dale Griffin: drummer with Mott the Hoople who went on to produce sessions for the BBC’s John Peel show | The independent
Drummer Dale Griffin was a founding member of Mott The Hoople, which was an excellent live band but whose albums between 1969 and 1972 did not sell in large quantities. They split in March 1972, but David Bowie encouraged them to reconsider their decision by offering them a classic song, “All The Young Dudes”, which …
Mott the Hoople drummer Dale ‘Buffin’ Griffin, died at 67
Dale “Buffin” Griffin, drummer and founding member of ’70s glam rock band Mott the Hoople, died in his sleep Sunday following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 67 years old. Band manager Peter Purnell confirmed Griffin’s death to the BBC, adding that the drummer was “one of the nicest, friendliest and most talented …
Update: Music world mourns the death of Ross-born Mott The Hoople drummer Dale ‘Buffin’ Griffin at 67
THE music world mourns the death of Dale ‘Buffin’ Griffin, drummer for iconic Herefordshire band Mott The Hoople, at the age of 67, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Griffin was a founding member of the pioneering glam rock group which had a string of hits in the 1970s and topped the charts with the track …
David Bowie and Mott The Hoople drummer Dale Griffin die at age 67 | Celebrity News | Show biz & TV
The rocker was best known as the founding member of the group who recorded hit singles with All The Young Dudes and Roll Away The Stone. All The Young Dudes was written and produced by Bowie, who lost his secret 18-month battle with cancer a week ago in New York City. Griffin died in his …
Mott The Hoople drummer Dale Griffin has died aged 67
Mott the Hoople rocker died on Sunday night ( Image: Angel Air Records) Mott The Hoople drummer Dale Griffin has died aged 67. The rocker was the founding member of the group, which is best known for its classic songs including All The Young Dudes and Roll Away The Stone. All The Young Dudes was …
David Bowie drummer Dale Griffin dies aged 67
Mott The Hoople drummer Dale Griffin has died aged 67. The rocker was the founding member of the group, which is best known for its classic songs including All The Young Dudes and Roll Away The Stone. All The Young Dudes was written and produced by the late David Bowie, who died a little over …
Mott the Hoople drummer and David Bowie collaborator Dale Griffin dies at 67
Dale Griffin, founding member and drummer of British glam-rock pillars Mott the Hoople has passed away. The 67-year-old musician, born Terence Dale Griffin, has passed away quietly in his sleep, according to a representative from Angel Air Records, which manages the group’s catalog. Speaking to the BBC, he described the Herefordshire-born drummer as “one of …
Mott The Hoople drummer Dale Griffin, who worked with the late David Bowie, dies of Alzheimer’s at 67
British glam-rock mainstay drummer Dale Griffin Mott The Hoople has died aged 67. He died in his sleep on Sunday, Peter Purnell of Mott’s label Angel Air Records told the BBC. The native of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, 160 kilometers west of London, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease ten years ago. Mott The Hoople, pictured in 2009, …
Mott the Hoople drummer Dale “Buffin” Griffin dies of Alzheimer’s disease at age 67
The drummer of one of my favorite bands from the 70s has passed away. Mott the Hoople founding member Dale “Buffin” Griffin passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009. Griffin has performed on all Mott the Hoople albums, including the 1972 Breakthrough All the young guys …
The lineup change that rushed Mott the Hoople to their debut
Before becoming David Bowie-sanctioned glam superstars, Mott the Hoople was the brainchild of rock producer and manager Guy Stevens. His vision of a group mixing Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones first bore fruit on their eponymous debut album, released in November 1969. Previously, most of the members were from British beat groups which had …
Revisiting Mott the Hoople’s Last Glory, ‘The Hoople’
Mott the Hoople appeared to be on top of the world on March 29, 1974, as they followed the unqualified triumph of the previous year Mott with their inevitably named seventh album, The hoop. But, sadly, beneath the quintet’s shimmering glam surface, things weren’t quite as sparkling as they looked. While David Bowie’s gifted hit …
Vinyl Cave: “Shouting and Pointing” by Mott (the Hoople) – Isthmus
British rockers Mott the Hoople have had a somewhat confusing career arc. Best known to pop radio listeners in the United States for the film produced by David Bowie in 1972 All the young guys – their only Billboard Top 40 hit – the band had been there for a few years on both sides …
Mick Ralphs talks Mott the Hoople, Bowie and blouses
Mick Ralphs joined Mott The Hoople in an era when non-master volume amps ruled the scene and 1950s Gibsons could still be found hanging in flea market windows with double-digit prices. With a huge talent for writing songs that just keep getting better over time like an old pair of jeans, Mick made the most …
Review: Mott the Hoople @ Manchester Apollo – Neal Keeling
Until singer Ian Hunter’s legendary Maltese Cross guitar, Mott the Hoople, it was everything I had hoped for when they kicked off their first concert in Manchester in 40 years. When they performed at The Opera House on November 26, 1973, they had a reputation for being Britain’s craziest rock n roll band. They had …
Interview: Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople
As guitarist for Mott the Hoople, Mick Ralphs’ incisive guitar lines helped define the sound of 1970s rock, most notably on their enduring hit All The Young Dudes, written by David Bowie. Despite this, he was a laggard on the guitar, he explains. “I actually didn’t start playing until I was 18 because music when …
Mott the Hoople’s Mick Ralphs Recalls How David Bowie “Saved Our Bacon”
Scoring a big hit is a life-changing event for any artist, but for Mott the Hoople, their cover of David Bowie’s “All the Young Dudes” came at a particularly crucial time. Guitarist Mick Ralphs looked back at this time in the band’s history in a recent interview with TeamRock Radio (via Classic Rock Magazine), recalling …
When Mott the Hoople Came Real on His Career Defining LP “Mott”
Mott the Hoople officially entered the second and largest chapter of his career on July 20, 1973, with the release of his sixth album. The title of the LP, a single MottSaid it all: The group that had launched since 1969 as an often muscular British bluesy rock group led by a singer with a …
ON THE RECORD: Mott the Hoople takes its name from the title of the book | Hot in the hills
Q: Where does Mott the Hoople get its name from? A: Mott the Hoople refers to the popular early 1970s British band named after the mid-1960s book of the same name written by Willard Manus. Manus’ book was published in 1966, but did not sell well. It ended up in the hands of record producer …
Guitarist Mick Ralphs recalls his release from Mott the Hoople, birth of Bad Company
As a captivating British guitarist to glam pioneers Mott The Hoople and later fantasy rock and roll weavers Bad Company, Mick Ralphs was instrumental in creating a number of A-side singles with the two groups that have become classics of airplay. With no current activity with either of these projects, Ralphs is currently running a …