Publication: Bridgeport Telegram  Date: Friday, July 11 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Concert Review Title: Sound System Foils Hunter Author: Andrew Povinelli – Guest Critic This review covers Ian Hunter’s live performance at Toad’s Place, New Haven, Connecticut,  supported by Iron City Houserockers. The critic describes the opening band’s Springsteen‑style energy and hard‑driving solos, which warmed up the crowd for Hunter’s arrival. When Hunter and Mick Ronso

You Nearly Did Me In is a track from Ian Hunter’s second studio album All American Alien Boy, released in 1976. Both sides of the single are taken from that album. The single was issued by CBS Records in the UK on August 6 1976. Despite its quality, the single did not chart significantly in the UK or elsewhere, reflecting the album’s commercial struggles. All American Alien Boy was a critical success. Because of management issues, Mick Ronson did not appear on this album; in

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express  Date: July 17 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature column – Page 8 Title: Hunter Opts Out of Suicide Plan This reflective feature by Charles Shaar Murray captures Ian Hunter’s post‑Mott the Hoople transition and his determined rejection of rock ’n’ roll martyrdom. Murray’s provocative headline — “Hunter opts out of suicide plan…” — frames Hunter’s candid discussion of survival, creativity, and purpose after y

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features a full-page advertisement for Ian Hunter’s single “Who Do You Love.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The advert opens with the line “‘Ello. Here’s another great single from Ian Hunter ‘Who do you love’ CBS 3486.” A large black-and-white photograph shows Hunter in a wide-brimmed hat, dark glasses and scarf. The text notes that it is another great track from the album Ian Hunte

A striking full-page feature and promotional piece in Circus Magazine showcasing Ian Hunter during his early solo career, highlighting his distinctive image and the release of his new album All American Alien Boy, following his departure from Mott the Hoople. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: July 6, 1975 Country: United States Section: Full-Page Artist Feature / Record Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This powerful page promotes Ian Hunter’s solo vision and n

The July 1975 issue of Hit Parader features an interview with Ian Hunter by Scott Cohen and Ron Ross, discussing his departure from Mott the Hoople, new band with Mick Ronson, and solo album. Publication: Hit Parader Date: July 1975 Country: United States The article describes Ian Hunter as one of the most experienced and worldly of rock ’n’ rollers. It covers his decision to quit Mott the Hoople after a nervous breakdown in late 1974 and form a new band with former Bowie Spi

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