📰 Rewarded The Faithful – Concert Review – Apr. 1974
- Mott The Hoople
- Apr 21, 1974
- 2 min read
A breathless, detail‑rich concert report capturing the scale, noise, and devotion surrounding Mott the Hoople’s Memphis appearance — a night that tested the patience of 6,600 fans before exploding into full‑tilt rock theatre.
đź“° Quotes from the Article
“Mott the Hoople rewarded the faithful — after two hours.”
“The crowd of 6,600 waited through Tombstone and Queen…”
đź“° What the Clipping Shows
A full newspaper review titled “Mott The Hoople Rewards The Faithful — After 2 Hours”, written by Michael Conley, laid out in a tall, text‑heavy column. The article recounts a Memphis concert at the Mid‑South Coliseum, noting the long wait through two opening acts — Tombstone and Queen — before Mott finally took the stage. The reviewer lists several songs performed, names the band members, and outlines their gruelling U.S. tour schedule.
This clipping matters because it documents a rare early‑’70s bill pairing Queen as support for Mott the Hoople, capturing the energy of a major rock tour in motion.
đź“° The Story Behind It
The review places the reader inside the Mid‑South Coliseum, where 6,600 fans endured a long wait as two warm‑up acts — Tombstone and a rising Queen — played before Mott the Hoople appeared. The article emphasises both the anticipation and the eventual payoff once the headliners arrived.
“The crowd of 6,600 waited through Tombstone and Queen…”
Once onstage, Mott delivered a set mixing theatricality, swagger, and fan‑favourite material. The reviewer highlights songs including “American Pie,” “Golden Age of Rock & Roll,” “Rest in Peace,” “One of the Boys,” “Born Late ’58,” and “All the Way From Memphis.”
“…rewarded the faithful — after two hours.”
The article also lists the touring lineup — Ian Hunter, Overend Watts, Dale Griffin, Morgan Fisher, Blue Weaver, and Ariel Bender — and notes that the band had already completed 10 shows in 10 days, with 32 more ahead, including a Broadway date before returning to England. It captures a band in the thick of a demanding U.S. tour, still delivering a high‑energy performance despite the pace.
đź“° Publication Details
Publication: The Commercial Appeal
Date: April 21, 1974
Country: USA
Section / Page: 14
Format: Review
đź“° Related Material
• Queen – Support‑slot press mentions (1974)
• Mott the Hoople – The Hoople era reviews
• Tour advert: Mid‑South Coliseum, Spring 1974
Additional material connected to this entry is listed in the tag index at the foot of the page.
The clipping is text‑only, formatted in a tall column with a bold headline and byline.
đź“° Closing Notes
This review preserves a vivid moment in Mott the Hoople’s 1974 U.S. tour — a night of anticipation, theatrical rock energy, and a band pushing through a relentless schedule. It also captures a fascinating early appearance by Queen, still in their support‑act phase, making the clipping a valuable snapshot of two major rock histories intersecting.
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