Band Overview Formed: 1966 in Carshalton, Surrey, England Classic line-up (1973–1976 peak): Les Gray – lead vocals Rob Davis – guitar Ray Stiles – bass Dave Mount – drums Style & Sound Pure Chinnichap bubblegum-glam: stomping drums, handclaps, infectious choruses, cheeky lyrics, and massive sing-along appeal. Mud were one of the most commercially successful British glam acts of the 1970s, scoring 15 Top 40 singles between 1973 and 1976, including three UK No. 1s. Essential UK

Mud's Rak Replay Triple-Hit Reissue Released on RAK Replay (catalogue: RR 6) in the UK in 1977, Mud’s “Tiger Feet / Oh Boy / Dyna-mite” was a 7-inch single on January 21, 1977 compiling three of their biggest glam-rock hits. Side A featured “Tiger Feet” (the 1974 UK No. 1), while Side B contained “Oh Boy” (a cover of the Buddy Holly classic) and “Dyna-mite” (another 1973 smash). Produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn for Chinnichap Ltd, this budget reissue came in a picture

Mud's Chinnichap Chart Climber Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 194) on February 7, 1975, Mud’s “The Secrets That You Keep,” backed with “Still Watching The Clock,” entered the UK Singles Chart on February 15, remained for 9 weeks, and reached a peak position of number 3. It also reached number 3 in Austria and Ireland. Track Listing A: The Secrets That You Keep – 3:11 B: Still Watching The Clock – 2:47 Production Published By – Chinn

A Glam Rock Explosion Mud’s “Dyna-Mite” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 5, 1973, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 159). Backed with “Do It All Over Again,” this infectious glam rock anthem, written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, marked Mud’s breakthrough into the UK charts. Produced by Chinn and Chapman, the A-side’s stomping beat, Les Gray’s cheeky vocals, and catchy hooks entered the BBC UK Singles Chart at number 34 on October 21 - October 27 and pro