The scruffy, sarcastic, Bowie-boosted misfits who turned Dylan leftovers into glitter-soaked anthems and nearly broke up every week – but gave us “All the Young Dudes” anyway They looked like they’d been dragged out of a pub fight, sounded like the Rolling Stones after three bottles of Newcastle Brown, and had a singer who wore shades indoors and a guitarist who dressed like a Victorian undertaker on his day off. Yet for one glorious 1972–1974 stretch, they were the coolest g

A Glam Rock Farewell Anthem Mott The Hoople’s “Saturday Gig” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 18, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2754). Backed with “Mott The Hoople Medley,” this reflective glam rock track, written by Ian Hunter, was the band's final single with Hunter as frontman, peaking at No. 41 on November 3-9, 1974 in the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks. It’s a poignant epitaph for Mott’s glam legacy. Single Overview Label: CBS – S CBS 2754 Fo

Mott the Hoople's “Saturday Gigs” was released on October 18, 1974, through CBS Records in the UK (S CBS 2754), the 7" single “Saturday Gigs” / “Medley: a) Jerkin’ Crocus b) Sucker c) Violence” marked the band’s final studio recording with frontman Ian Hunter. Clocking in at around 4:17 for the A-side and 6:10 for the B-side, this double-sided gem captured Mott at a crossroads—celebrating their chaotic history while unknowingly signaling the end of an era. Written by Hunter,

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’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's Rock and Roll Queen one-page album review Record Mirror November 4, 1972

Mott The Hoople’s All the Young Dudes  was released as an LP album in the UK by CBS Records (catalog number S 65184) on September 8,...

Capers Proto Glam Chaos Mott The Hoople’s album Brain Capers was released as an vinyl and cassette in the UK on November 19, 1971, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9178 / ZCI 9178). This raw hard-rock assault—featuring originals, covers, and Jim Price trumpet (produced by Guy Stevens), was issued in three vinyl variants (E.J. Day & Howards Printers) with Porky/Pecko cuts and initial mask. No UK chart entry. Issued in pink rim/palm tree labels, matt cover with pinched spine

Mott The Hoople’s Mad Shadows LP, was released in the UK on September 25, 1970, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9119). This...

A Dylan-Escher Hard Rock Debut Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on November 22, 1969, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9108), Mott The Hoople’s self-titled debut — their only album with the original line-up — was a raw hard rock/psych gem. Produced by Guy Stevens at Morgan Studios, this 8-track opus featured covers (“You Really Got Me,” “Laugh At Me,” “At The Crossroads”) and originals, with M.C. Escher’s front cover drawing. Peaked at No. 66 UK, No. 185 US. Issued in gatef