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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: 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


⭐ All the Way from Memphis – Single: Sep. 1973
A swaggering glam‑rock anthem chronicling chaos, survival, and the mythology of Mott.

Mott The Hoople
Sep 4, 19733 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
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