Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

Mott chase Bowie’s Spider – Ronson to the rescue? Mott The Hoople’s Mott Moves For Ronson , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.

Mott The Hoople survey the glam scene – who’s shining brightest? Mott The Hoople’s All the Glitter Rockers, a one-page article in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Mott glam gossip added weekly.

Mott The Hoople’s show descends into total mayhem – fans riot, band flees! Mott The Hoople’s Mott Gig Ends in Chaos , a one-page news feature in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Mott riot tales added weekly

Mott The Hoople flash to fame – the band that’s all about the cult! one-page article in Record Mirror, December 22, 1973. More Mott cult legends added weekly. IF 1974's going to be the year for rock bands to cultivate their Superstar image then Mott The Hoople must surely rate up there amongst the leaders. They have become the 1973 exponents of 'flash' rock, so much so, that a Mott cult following is now flourishing on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite his critics, lan Hunte

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’s Half-Page Advert in Melody Maker, January 22, 1972. Sunday 20th Feb 1972. 7.30 p.m. Island Artists Present BRONCO D.J. ANDY DUNKLEY

Mott The Hoople's Winter 1971 UK Tour Promo Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Hull Brick Company Presents” promoted a series of Mott The Hoople concerts with special guests Wishbone Ash (and support act Red Dirt on some dates). The tour ran across several major UK venues in late January 1971, with all seats priced at 10 shillings. A classic early-’71 glam/proto-hard rock bill. Advert Text HULL BRICK COMPANY PRESENTS IN CONCERT MOTT THE H

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