Mott The Hoople (September 29, 1973) – “Mott The Hoople / The New York Dolls” Concert Advert - The Mobile Register
This newspaper advertisement promotes an upcoming appearance by Mott The Hoople at the Mobile Municipal Expo Hall in Alabama. The concert announcement also highlights special guest stars The New York Dolls, bringing together two of the most distinctive rock acts of the early 1970s.
Publication: The Mobile Register
Date: September 29, 1973
Country: United States
The advertisement announces a concert presented by Alex Cooley featuring Mott The Hoople with The New York Dolls as special guest stars. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 1973, at the Mobile Municipal Expo Hall.
The advert states that the concert would begin at 7:30 p.m. and provides ticket prices of $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. Readers are also given information regarding where tickets could be purchased, including locations in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.
The layout is framed by decorative artwork, with the concert information occupying the centre of the page. Beneath the event details is an illustrated scene featuring stylised figures among flowers and trees, giving the advertisement a distinctive visual appearance. Mail-order information for tickets is also provided, together with an address for Mott The Hoople in Mobile, Alabama.
The advertisement reflects the growing profile of both groups in the American concert market. Mott The Hoople had established a strong following through extensive touring and hit records, while The New York Dolls were attracting attention through their influential and highly individual style.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published just days before the event, the advertisement served as a final promotional push for the concert. The pairing of Mott The Hoople and The New York Dolls brought together two acts associated with theatrical rock performance and distinctive visual identities.
The advert is also a contemporary record of tour promotion during the early 1970s, providing venue details, ticket prices and purchasing information exactly as presented to readers at the time.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Mott The Hoople concert with special guests The New York Dolls
Era: 1973 American touring era
Tone: Promotional
Photography: Decorative illustrated artwork rather than artist photography
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Concert advertisement for Mott The Hoople
• Special guest appearance by The New York Dolls
• Ticket prices, venue details and mail-order information
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