Mott the Hoople: (Anthem Gang)

The scruffy, sarcastic, Bowie-boosted misfits who turned Dylan leftovers into glitter-soaked anthems and nearly broke up every week – but gave us “All the Young Dudes” anyway They looked like they’d been dragged out of a pub fight, sounded like the Rolling Stones after three bottles of Newcastle Brown, and had a singer who wore shades indoors and a guitarist who dressed like a Victorian undertaker on his day off. Yet for one glorious 1972–1974 stretch, they were the coolest g

A Rock Anthem Revival Ian Hunter’s “Cleveland Rocks” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 2, 1979, on Chrysalis Records (catalogue: CHS 2390). Backed with “Bastard,” this high-energy rock anthem, written by Ian Hunter, was taken from from his fifth solo album, You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic. Produced by Mick Ronson and Ian Hunter. The song celebrates the city of Cleveland, Ohio, highlighting its vibrant spirit, and is regarded as an unofficial anth

Mott The Hoople’s "The Rolls of Rock" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , December 1, 1975.

Post-Hunter's Hard Rock Edge Mott’s “By Tonight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 31, 1975 on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 3741). Backed with “I Can Show You How It Is,” this driving hard rock track, written by Nigel Benjamin and Pete Watts, served as the second single from the band's debut album Drive On. Produced by the band, the A-side's urgent guitars and Benjamin's powerful vocals marked Mott's new era without Ian Hunter, but it failed to chart. Ho

Mott The Hoople’s "Monte Carlo & Tour" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , September 6, 1975.

Mott The Hoople’s "Mott Drive On" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , September 6, 1975.

Ian Hunter’s "There's Nothing The Matter With Me Now" , a six-page feature in Circus Magazine , August 1, 1975.

David Bowie’s "Shock Split", a one-page article in Bowie Scrapbook, April 12, 1975.

Ian Hunter’s "Once Bitten Twice Shy" , a one-page review in Melody Maker , April 12, 1975.

Mott The Hoople’s "All we Need is a Bloke" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , February 1, 1975

Mott The Hoople’s "Who Will be the New Man in Mott?" , a one-page article in POP Magazine  Issue 22, 1974. George Harrison? Steve Harley?...

Mott chase Bowie’s Spider – Ronson to the rescue? Mott The Hoople’s Mott Moves For Ronson , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.

Mott The Hoople’s "Making the Most" , a four-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine , December 1, 1974.

Here are the future picks one-page feature in Circus Magazine , December 1, 1974.

Mott The Hoople Hunter ill - "Hoople's Dates Hit", one-page news article New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

Mott The Hoople’s "The Saving of Mott Part.2" , a two-page article and one-page on tour advert in New Musical Express , November 16, 1974.

A Glam Rock Farewell Anthem Mott The Hoople’s “Saturday Gig” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 18, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2754). Backed with “Mott The Hoople Medley,” this reflective glam rock track, written by Ian Hunter, was the band's final single with Hunter as frontman, peaking at No. 41 on November 3-9, 1974 in the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks. It’s a poignant epitaph for Mott’s glam legacy. Single Overview Label: CBS – S CBS 2754 Fo

Mott The Hoople’s "Mott Celebrates" , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.

Mott the Hoople's “Saturday Gigs” was released on October 18, 1974, through CBS Records in the UK (S CBS 2754), the 7" single “Saturday Gigs” / “Medley: a) Jerkin’ Crocus b) Sucker c) Violence” marked the band’s final studio recording with frontman Ian Hunter. Clocking in at around 4:17 for the A-side and 6:10 for the B-side, this double-sided gem captured Mott at a crossroads—celebrating their chaotic history while unknowingly signaling the end of an era. Written by Hunter,

Lou Reed’s "Metal Machine Music" , a three-page feature in Circus Magazine , September 1, 1975.