đź“° Mott The Hoople Wishbone Ash Tour - Advert : Jan. 1971
- Mott The Hoople
- Jan 16, 1971
- 2 min read
A classic full-page concert advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s January 1971 UK tour with special guests Wishbone Ash, plus support from Red Dirt and Nothineverappens.
Mott The Hoople hit the road — Wishbone Ash in support for a major early 1971 trek.
Melody Maker
Date: January 16, 1971
Length: 2 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Mott The Hoople headlining a five-date UK tour
• Special guests: Wishbone Ash
• Additional support: Red Dirt and Nothineverappens
• Venues include Nottingham, Newcastle, Sheffield, Hull, and Bradford
• All seats priced at a flat 10 shillings
• Presented by Hull Brick Company
đź“° Overview
Published on January 16, 1971, this advert announces Mott The Hoople’s important early 1971 concert run, showcasing the band during their rise as one of Britain’s most exciting live rock acts.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: January 16, 1971
Format: Full-page concert advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 Melody Maker gig advert.
đź“° The Story
The advertisement promotes five consecutive nights of Mott The Hoople across major UK cities, with Wishbone Ash as special guests. It reflects the growing live reputation of both bands in the early 1970s rock scene, offering fans an affordable all-seater ticket option for the shows.
đź“° Visual Archive
Clean, bold text-based newspaper advert with large “MOTT THE HOOPLE” lettering, tour dates listed in boxes at the bottom, and simple promotional layout typical of 1971 music paper ads.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1971 Melody Maker advert captures Mott The Hoople and Wishbone Ash at an exciting early stage — two of Britain’s most promising rock bands sharing the road during a pivotal year for the UK scene.
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