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 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

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

Concert preview in the Richmond Times-Dispatch announcing Mott the Hoople’s performance at the Mosque in Richmond, Virginia, supported by R.E.O. Speedwagon, during their 1974 US tour promoting the album The Hoople. PUBLICATION: Date: Sunday, June 2, 1974 Country: United States Title: RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH Section: H-2 Headline: Mott the Hoople Here For Show at Mosque THE STORY The article highlights Mott the Hoople as the influential British rock group that became the first

Charming human-interest feature in The Plain Dealer about five Cleveland grandmothers (ages 63–71) hired by Columbia Records to promote Mott the Hoople’s new single “The Golden Age of Rock ’n Roll” through modeling, radio appearances, and a day of fun in teenage territory. PUBLICATION: Date: Sunday, June 2, 1974 Country: United States Title: THE PLAIN DEALER (Cleveland, Ohio) Section: Senior Class / Features Headline: Grandmothers really rock … ’n roll THE STORY Five grandmot

Horide’s review describes the book as “compulsive reading,” commending Hunter’s frankness and lack of pretension. She highlights his reflections on meeting idols like Elvis Presley, his observations of fellow musicians, and his ability to capture the emotional strain of touring without self‑pity. The piece concludes with Horide’s personal admiration for Hunter, calling the memoir “an excellent book” that offers insight even for readers outside pop music circles.