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đź“° Mott The Hoople On Tour - Advert : Nov. 1974

  • Writer: Mott The Hoople
    Mott The Hoople
  • Nov 16, 1974
  • 2 min read

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s upcoming UK tour with special guests Sailor.


“The Mott The Hoople on tour” with special guests Sailor.


New Musical Express

Date: November 16, 1974

Length: 4 min read


đź“° Key Highlights

• Dramatic live-action photograph of the band performing on stage with dramatic lighting and Mick Ronson visible on guitar

• Review quote: “Very Flash. Rude too. Very much ’74 rock ’n’ roll” from Melody Maker (December 1973)

• Full list of November and December 1974 UK tour dates

• Announcement of the new album *The Hoople Live*

• Special guests Sailor with their album promoted

• Mick Ronson appears with Mott The Hoople, courtesy of MainMan


đź“° Overview

Published on November 16, 1974, this advert in the New Musical Express announced Mott The Hoople’s winter UK tour dates, highlighting their energetic live reputation and the inclusion of Mick Ronson on guitar.


đź“° Source Details

Publication / Venue: New Musical Express

Date: November 16, 1974

Format: Full-page tour advertisement

Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME advert for Mott The Hoople’s UK tour.


đź“° The Story

The advert used a strong live shot and a positive review quote to build excitement for the tour, listing venues across the UK and noting the addition of Mick Ronson as a special guest alongside support act Sailor.


đź“° Visual Archive

High-energy black-and-white stage photograph showing the band in full performance, with dramatic spotlights and Mick Ronson playing guitar on the right side of the stage.


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đź“° Closing Notes

This November 1974 NME advert captures Mott The Hoople in their live prime — still flashing and rude, now with Mick Ronson adding extra firepower to a strong winter tour line-up.



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