Mott the Hoople: (Anthem Gang)

A stylish and prominent full-page advertisement in Creem magazine promoting Ian Hunter’s debut solo album following his departure from Mott the Hoople, highlighting his collaboration with Mick Ronson and positioning him as a major solo force in 1970s rock. Publication: Cream Magazine Date: July 1975 Country: United States Section: Full-Page Record Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This eye-catching full-page advert announces Ian Hunter’s first solo album, “Ian H

The August 1974 issue of Hit Parader features Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople on the cover and includes an interview titled “Ian Hunter: Mott Came at the Right Time” by Richard Robinson. Publication: Hit Parader Date: August 1974 Country: United States The cover shows a close-up of Ian Hunter with curly hair, dark sunglasses and a large medallion. Inside, the interview discusses Mott the Hoople’s history, the original line-up, Hunter’s early songwriting and publishing deals, th

The August 1974 issue of Creem includes a humorous “Creem’s Profiles” page dedicated to Mott the Hoople. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The profile presents Mott the Hoople in a tongue-in-cheek format listing home, age, profession, hobbies, last book read, last accomplishment and a quote. A group photograph shows the band in stage costumes holding drinks, while a smaller image features beer cans and a Creem magazine. The text describes them as har

Publication: The Brandon Sun (Brandon, Manitoba, Canada) Date: Wednesday, July 3, 1974 Author: Gary Deane Section: Entertainment Weekly album review column covering new releases from The Guess Who, Alan Price, Todd Rundgren, and Mott the Hoople. The piece reflects on the evolving state of rock music in the early 1970s. Key Content The reviewer discusses how rock is “turning back on itself” for styles and direction. He praises The Guess Who’s Road Food as an intelligent, subst

The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a striking full-colour group portrait of Mott the Hoople, showcasing the band in their classic glam-era style. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Colour Pin-Up / Photo Feature THE STORY This prominent photo spread presents the five members of Mott the Hoople in a casual yet stylish group pose, highlighting their distinctive 1970s rock fashion and personalities. T

Melody Maker announces Mott the Hoople and The Faces with Rod Stewart as the two main headliners for the Buxton Festival in July 1974. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Festival Announcement THE STORY The article confirms that Mott the Hoople will headline the first night (July 5) alongside Lindisfarne and the JSD Band, while The Faces with Rod Stewart will headline the second night (July 6). It includes ti

A full-page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 NME promotes the Buxton Festival, headlined by The Faces with Rod Stewart on Saturday July 6 and Mott the Hoople on Friday July 5. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 8) THE STORY The large advert announces the Buxton Festival at Booth Farm near Buxton, Derbyshire. Day one (July 5) features Mott the Hoople, Lindisfarne, Man, J.S.D. Band

Mott the Hoople promote their great new single “Foxy Foxy” with a striking 3/4 page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 issue of NME. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 31) THE STORY The large advert announces Mott the Hoople’s new single ‘Foxy Foxy’ on CBS 2439. It is dominated by a powerful, large black-and-white illustration of a fox’s head, giving the promotion a bold and memorab

The June 11, 1974 edition of The Sun (South Mississippi Sun) in Biloxi, Mississippi features the headline “Mott the Hoople hits back; book sales soar”, highlighting the band’s resilience and the growing success of books related to their story. Publication: The Sun (South Mississippi Sun) Date: June 11, 1974 Country: United States Location: Biloxi, Mississippi Section: News / Entertainment Feature (prominent placement) THE STORY The article reports that Mott the Hoople are ma

In June 1974, Mott The Hoople released the high-energy glam single “Foxy, Foxy”, a powerful Ian Hunter composition backed with the more introspective “Trudi's Song”. This was issued on the classic orange CBS label in a company sleeve (no picture sleeve in the UK). RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Mott The Hoople Label: CBS Date: June 7, 1974 Catalogue: S CBS 2439 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Glam Rock, Hard Rock Style: British Glam, Rock TRACK LIST UK 7" Comm