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.
A classic early-70s gig listing as Mott The Hoople continued their rise on the UK live circuit. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Gig Advertisement / Listings THE STORY This straightforward concert advert promotes Mott The Hoople performing at Loughborough University on Saturday, May 13th. Tickets were priced at 50p in advance or 60p on the door. CONTEXT & NOTES May 1972 was a pivotal time for Mo
On July 9, 1971, Mott The Hoople released the single "Midnight Lady" backed with "The Debt" in the UK on Island Records. RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 9, 1971 Label: Island Records (WIP 6105, UK) Format: 7" Vinyl Single A-Side: Midnight Lady (3:30) B-Side: The Debt (4:15) Writers: Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs (both tracks) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • Australia - Island Records – IK-4320 - 1971 • France - Island Records – 6138 002 - 1971 • Germany - Island Records – 10 305 AT
