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Mott the Hoople (March 27, 1976) It’s a Killer! – CBS Full-Page Greatest Hits Advert
A bold, full‑page CBS advert announcing Mott the Hoople Greatest Hits, capturing the swagger, theatricality, and glam‑era nostalgia that defined the band’s mid‑’70s legacy.

Mott The Hoople
Mar 27, 19761 min read


📰 Hunter Ronson – Feature: Mar. 1975
A moment suspended between glam’s fading glitter and the raw honesty of reinvention — Hunter and Ronson walk forward together, unguarded and unafraid.

Mick Ronson
Mar 29, 19751 min read


📰 A Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert… Direct from England – Concert Advert : Apr. 1974
A wonderfully ornate, hand-illustrated newspaper advertisement announces Mott The Hoople with special guests Queen performing at The Mosque in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday, May 30th at 8:00 p.m. The ad features a whimsical, steampunk-style airship illustration packed with decorative details, perfectly capturing the flamboyant spirit of early 1970s glam rock. This April 14, 1974 clipping is a delightful time capsule of the moment when Mott The Hoople and Queen shared a bill

Mott The Hoople
May 30, 19742 min read


📰 Mott the Hoople with Guest Stars Queen – Advert: Apr. 1974
A stark, no‑nonsense concert advert from early April 1974 captures the anticipation surrounding a major double‑bill: Mott the Hoople headlining with Queen as their special guest stars. The tone is bold and direct, reflecting the energy of a spring rock season gearing up across Detroit. 📰 Quotes from the Article “Mott the Hoople — with special guest stars Queen.” “Mon., May 20 — 7:30 P.M.” 📰 What the Clipping Shows The clipping is a compact, vertically arranged concert adver

Mott The Hoople
May 20, 19742 min read


Mott The Hoople (May 11, 1974) Live Feature – New Musical Express
A two‑page New Musical Express feature capturing Mott the Hoople in concert during their 1974 tour, showcasing the band’s flamboyant stage presence and their growing stature in British rock. Writer: NME Staff Artist: Mott The Hoople Date: May 11, 1974 LengPUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express Date: May 11, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pages 28–29 Title: Live Feature – Mott The Hoopleth: 5 min read The article documents Mott the Hoople’s live energy and

Mott The Hoople
May 11, 19742 min read


Ian Hunter (May 4 197) Rock 'N' Roll Star – Book Review
Publication: Disc Magazine Date: May 4 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Book Preview (1 page) Title: Diary of a Rock ’n’ Roll Star Writer: Rosemary Horide Overview This Disc Magazine Book Preview spotlights Ian Hunter’s memoir Diary of a Rock ’n’ Roll Star, published by Panther Books for 50p. Hunter, lead singer of Mott the Hoople, offers a candid account of life on the road during the band’s 1972 American tour. Reviewer Rosemary Horide praises the book’s hon

Mott The Hoople
May 4, 19741 min read


📰Cleveland – Gig Guide – Apr. 1974
A dense block of spring concert listings fills this late‑April entertainment page, capturing the energy of Cleveland’s live‑music circuit in 1974. The clipping radiates the atmosphere of a city buzzing with touring acts, student‑run events, and a packed calendar of rock, jazz, and progressive shows. 📅 Concert Dates & Artists (as listed) Tonight — 8:00 P.M. J. Geils Band Other act to be announced Venue: Memorial Gym — Kent State University Tickets: $5.50 Reserved / $5.00 Gen

Mott The Hoople
Apr 28, 19743 min read


📰 Mott the Hoople + Queen – Concert Advert – Apr. 1974
A bold, high‑contrast concert advert announces a major double‑bill at the Toledo Sports Arena, pairing Mott the Hoople with Queen for a spring 1974 appearance. The tone is direct and energetic, capturing the excitement of a rising British band supporting an established rock act on a regional U.S. stage. “Mott the Hoople — With Their Special Guest Star Queen.” “Friday, May 25 — 7:30 P.M.” 📰 What the Clipping Shows The clipping is a clean, vertically structured advert headed “

Mott The Hoople
Apr 28, 19742 min read


📰 Mott the Hoople + Queen – Concert Advert – Apr. 1974
A stark, high‑impact black‑and‑white concert advert announces a powerful double‑bill: Mott the Hoople with Queen, promoted as “the new super band from Britain.” The tone is bold and declarative, capturing the excitement of a major rock event arriving in Knoxville in spring 1974. 📰 Quotes from the Article “Mott the Hoople — Plus Queen.” “The New Super Band From Britain.” 📰 What the Clipping Shows The clipping is a vertically oriented concert advert headed by “National Shows

Mott The Hoople
Apr 28, 19742 min read


📰 Alex Cooley Presents – Concert Advert – Apr. 1974
A bold, block‑style concert advert fills this late‑April entertainment page, capturing the pulse of Atlanta’s live‑music scene in 1974. The page is dense with major touring acts, but the midnight Mott the Hoople / Queen show stands out as the most striking listing — a late‑night double‑bill framed as a major rock event. 📰 Quotes from the Article “Mott the Hoople — Queen.” “Friday, May 17 — Midnight.” 📰 What the Clipping Shows The clipping is a vertically stacked concert adv

Mott The Hoople
Apr 28, 19743 min read
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