Ian Hunter (July 1, 1975) "Night of the Hunter" – Creem Magazine Full-Page Advert

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 Hunter,” produced in collaboration with Mick Ronson. It emphasises Hunter’s strong songwriting, his powerful voice, and the anticipation surrounding his solo career after leaving Mott the Hoople, with glowing quotes from the music press calling it a “British smash” and “a pleasant surprise.”	Dramatic black-and-white full-page advert featuring a cool, brooding portrait of Ian Hunter in sunglasses and a leather jacket. Bold headline “Night of the Hunter.” Text highlights the album’s release on Columbia Records, production credits, and enthusiastic press quotes. Classic 1975 Creem magazine advertising design.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published in the July 1975 issue of Cream, this advert appeared shortly after Ian Hunter’s departure from Mott the Hoople, marking an important new chapter in his career. The collaboration with Mick Ronson (fresh from his work with David Bowie) generated huge excitement in the rock community.	Event: Full-page solo album advertisement Era: 1975 (Post-Mott the Hoople solo launch) Tone: Bold, promotional, confident Photography: Striking, atmospheric black-and-white portrait of Ian Hunter RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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