The June 26, 1976 music press features a review of Mott’s new album Shouting And Pointing, evaluating the band’s direction . Publication: Music Press Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section: Album Review THE STORY The review discusses the new lineup’s performance, production by Eddie Kramer, and the heavier, more experimental sound. It notes the band’s resilience and the quality of the material despite the changes. FULL TRACKLISTING Shouting Side Shouting And Poin

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 August 1974 issue of Creem includes a humorous “Creem’s Profiles” page dedicated to Mott the Hoople. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The profile presents Mott the Hoople in a tongue-in-cheek format listing home, age, profession, hobbies, last book read, last accomplishment and a quote. A group photograph shows the band in stage costumes holding drinks, while a smaller image features beer cans and a Creem magazine. The text describes them as har

Melody Maker announces Mott the Hoople and The Faces with Rod Stewart as the two main headliners for the Buxton Festival in July 1974. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Festival Announcement THE STORY The article confirms that Mott the Hoople will headline the first night (July 5) alongside Lindisfarne and the JSD Band, while The Faces with Rod Stewart will headline the second night (July 6). It includes ti

A full-page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 NME promotes the Buxton Festival, headlined by The Faces with Rod Stewart on Saturday July 6 and Mott the Hoople on Friday July 5. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 8) THE STORY The large advert announces the Buxton Festival at Booth Farm near Buxton, Derbyshire. Day one (July 5) features Mott the Hoople, Lindisfarne, Man, J.S.D. Band

Mott the Hoople promote their great new single “Foxy Foxy” with a striking 3/4 page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 issue of NME. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 31) THE STORY The large advert announces Mott the Hoople’s new single ‘Foxy Foxy’ on CBS 2439. It is dominated by a powerful, large black-and-white illustration of a fox’s head, giving the promotion a bold and memorab

The June 15, 1974 issue of NME features a packed News Desk page with major updates on The Faces with Rod Stewart, Sparks, Mott the Hoople, and the announcement of Knebworth Festival headliners. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News Desk (Page 3) THE STORY The page covers multiple breaking stories: The Faces with Rod Stewart headlining the Buxton Festival on July 6, Sparks’ rising success and upcoming

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