SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Record Mirror Date: July 21 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Title: Mott the Hoople Fight That Camp Rock Tag Writer: Rick Sanders This Record Mirror feature explores Mott the Hoople’s determination to shed the “camp rock” label that had followed them through the glam era. The article opens with a discussion of the band’s evolving image and their desire to be recognised for musical substance rather than stage flamboyance. The

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 21 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Mott’s Boogie The Disc Music Paper cover dated July 21 1973 spotlights Mott the Hoople performing live, photographed mid‑set with Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Overend Watts, and Dale Griffin. The headline reads “Mott’s Boogie – Disc’s penetrating ear listens to the new Mott the Hoople album.” The issue promotes the band’s latest release Mott and features a

Mott is the sixth studio album by Mott the Hoople. It peaked at No. 7 in the UK Albums Chart. It is the last album to feature guitarist Mick Ralphs, and the first without organist Verden Allen; because of Allen's departure, most organ and other keyboard parts are played by Ralphs. "All the Way from Memphis", an edited version of which was released as a single, received considerable airplay on U.S. radio and captured the band overseas fans, as well as reaching the UK Singles C

This live review covers Mott The Hoople's appearance at Liverpool Stadium, examining the band's performance during the period following the success of "All The Young Dudes". The reviewer focuses on audience reaction, Ian Hunter's stage presence and the increasing influence of David Bowie on the group's image and presentation. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: September 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review opens with a quote from Ian Hunter: "Where Bowie

This full-page CBS Records advertisement promotes Mott The Hoople's newly released album All The Young Dudes. Featuring a striking group portrait and album artwork, the advert highlights the band's latest release together with its David Bowie-produced hit single and accompanying UK tour dates. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This full-page advertisement is devoted entirely to Mott The Hoople and the promotion of their landmark album

Announcement of a special “Save The Whale” charity concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall featuring David Bowie and Mott The Hoople. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Gig Announcement Title: Bowie saves the whale THE STORY David Bowie and Mott The Hoople are to jointly headline a benefit concert on July 8 at the Royal Festival Hall in aid of Friends Of The Earth. The event also features the JSD Band, with Kenny Everett as comper

A classic early-70s gig listing as Mott The Hoople continued their rise on the UK live circuit. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Gig Advertisement / Listings THE STORY This straightforward concert advert promotes Mott The Hoople performing at Loughborough University on Saturday, May 13th. Tickets were priced at 50p in advance or 60p on the door. CONTEXT & NOTES May 1972 was a pivotal time for Mo

Mad Shadows was the second studio album by Mott The Hoople and followed the band's self-titled debut album released the previous year. Recorded between November 1969 and April 1970, the album continued the group's collaboration with producer Guy Stevens and further developed the band's distinctive mixture of hard rock, progressive influences and dramatic songwriting. Issued by Island Records in the United Kingdom, the album became an important early release in the Mott The Ho