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Mott the Hoople: (Anthem Gang)
Bowie's ragged darlings-scruffy, desperate, and suddenly All the Young Dudes. Honaloochie Boogie was their drunken wedding toast; Foxy, Foxy their midlife crisis. Glam for kids who couldn't afford eyeliner. More Bowie handouts arriving weekly.


Mott The Hoople: "The Great Mott Mystery" Feature (1974)
Mott The Hoople & Mick Ronson’s "The Great Mott Mystery" , a two-page feature in Melody Maker , September 28, 1974.

Mott The Hoople
Sep 27, 19741 min read


Mott The Hoople: "Mott's Profile" Feature (1974)
Mott The Hoople’s "Mott's Profile" , a one-page feature in Creem Magazine , August 1, 1974.

Mott The Hoople
Aug 1, 19741 min read


Mott The Hoople: "Mott Came At The Right Time" Cover Feature (1974)
Ian Hunter and Mott The Hoople’s "Mott Came At The Right Time" , a cover and four-page feature in Hit Parader Magazine , August 1, 1974.

Mott The Hoople
Jul 31, 19741 min read


Mott The Hoople: "Band of the Month" Article (1974)
Mott The Hoople’s "Band of the Month" , a one-page article in Music Scene , February 1, 1974..

Mott The Hoople
Feb 8, 19741 min read


Mott The Hoople: "The Mott Radio" Article (1974)
Mott The Hoople’s "The Mott Radio" , a three-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Mott The Hoople
Feb 1, 19741 min read


All the Glitter Rockers Article : 1974
Mott The Hoople survey the glam scene – who’s shining brightest? Mott The Hoople’s All the Glitter Rockers, a one-page article in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Mott glam gossip added weekly.

Mott The Hoople
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Mott Gig Ends in Chaos Feature : 1973
Mott The Hoople’s show descends into total mayhem – fans riot, band flees! Mott The Hoople’s Mott Gig Ends in Chaos , a one-page news feature in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Mott riot tales added weekly

Mott The Hoople
Dec 29, 19731 min read


Ariel Bending Article : 1973
Mott The Hoople flash to fame – the band that’s all about the cult! one-page article in Record Mirror, December 22, 1973. More Mott cult legends added weekly. IF 1974's going to be the year for rock bands to cultivate their Superstar image then Mott The Hoople must surely rate up there amongst the leaders. They have become the 1973 exponents of 'flash' rock, so much so, that a Mott cult following is now flourishing on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite his critics, lan Hunte

Mott The Hoople
Dec 22, 19732 min read


Mott The Hoople: Still The Enthusiast Article (1973)
one-page from Sounds , November 17, 1973.

Mott The Hoople
Dec 17, 19731 min read


Mott The Hoople: Roll Away The Stone Single (1973)
A Glam Rock Resurrection Mott The Hoople’s “Roll Away The Stone” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 9, 1973, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 1895). Backed with “Where Do You All Come From,” this anthemic glam rock track, written by Ian Hunter, was produced by Mott The Hoople. The A-side’s driving rhythm, Hunter’s vocals, and Thunderthighs’ bridge peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 12 weeks. Issued in solid centre, knockout centre, promo, and sun

Mott The Hoople
Nov 9, 19734 min read


Mott The Hoople: "Under the Guidance of David Bowie" Feature (1973)
Mott The Hoople’s "Under the Guidance of David Bowie" , a four-page feature in Beetle Magazine , October 1, 1973.

Mott The Hoople
Sep 30, 19731 min read


Mott The Hoople: "All the Way from Memphis" Single (1973)
Mott The Hoople’s "All the Way from Memphis" backed with "Ballad of Mott the Hoople (March 16, 1972 Zurich)" , was released as a 7-inch...

Mott The Hoople
Sep 4, 19734 min read


Mott The Hoople: "We Can't Compete" Cover Article (1973)
Mott The Hoople’s "We Can't Compete" , a cover and one-page article in Beat Instrumental Magazine , September 1, 1973.

Mott The Hoople
Aug 31, 19731 min read


Mott The Hoople: "The New Album MOTT" Advert (1973)
Mott The Hoople’s "MOTT" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , August 11, 1973.
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Aug 10, 19731 min read


One Of The Boys Single US: 1972
A Bowie-Produced Mott Glam Anthem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the US on December 5, 1972, on Columbia Records (catalogue: 4-45754), Mott The Hoople’s “One Of The Boys” — co-written by Ian Hunter & Mick Ralphs — was produced by David Bowie. Backed with “Sucker,” this raw glam-rock anthem was Bowie’s gift to Mott after “All The Young Dudes.” Issued in Canada, Germany, and Netherlands. The track was also release as the flip side to "All The Young Dudes" in the UK. Singl

Mott The Hoople
Dec 5, 19722 min read


Mott The Hoople: Rock and Roll Queen Album Review (1972)
Mott The Hoople's Rock and Roll Queen one-page album review Record Mirror November 4, 1972

Mott The Hoople
Nov 4, 19721 min read


Mott The Hoople: "The Young Dude" Feature (1972)
Mott The Hoople’s "The Young Dude" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , October 28, 1972

Mott The Hoople
Oct 27, 19721 min read


Mott The Hoople: "MOTT at The Rainbow" Advert (1972)
Mott The Hoople’s "MOTT at The Rainbow" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 14, 1972.

Mott The Hoople
Oct 13, 19721 min read


Mott The Hoople: "The New Album & On Tour" Advert (1972)
Mott The Hoople’s "All the Young Dudes & Tour" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , September 30, 1972.

Mott The Hoople
Sep 29, 19721 min read


Mott The Hoople: "Where Bowie Leads" Review (1972)
Mott The Hoople’s "Where Bowie Leads" , a Liverpool Stadium gig review, September 30, 1972.

Mott The Hoople
Sep 29, 19721 min read
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