📰 The Winter Gardens – Advert: Apr. 1972
- Mott The Hoople
- Apr 29, 1972
- 2 min read
A classic 1972 newspaper advert announced a special “Sunshine at The Winter Gardens” late-night show featuring Mott The Hoople at the height of their rising popularity.
Published on Saturday, 29 April 1972, this advert promoted the band’s appearance on Monday, 8 May 1972.
đź“° Publication Details
Publication: Evening Telegraph (Grimsby / Scunthorpe area)
Date: Saturday, 29 April 1972
Country: United Kingdom
Section / Page: Entertainment / Advertisements section
Format: Live Concert Promotion Advert
đź“° What the Clipping Shows
A bold, eye-catching advert headlined “Sunshine at The Winter Gardens” promoting MOTT THE HOOPLE (with support from Smith, Perkins and Smith) on Monday May 8th, 8 p.m. to Midnight. Tickets were priced at 75p in advance or 90p at the door, with all the usual extras — bars, discs, and late transport.
This clipping perfectly captures the grassroots excitement around Mott The Hoople during their breakthrough year.
đź“° The Story Behind It
By late April 1972, Mott The Hoople were on the verge of major success. Freshly championed by David Bowie (who had just given them “All The Young Dudes”), the band was touring heavily and building a passionate following with their powerful, anthemic live shows.
This late-night concert advert reflects the band’s growing appeal in regional venues as they transitioned from cult favourites to glam rock stars.
đź“° Related Material
• Related entries on “All The Young Dudes” (1972)
• Mott The Hoople’s 1972 UK tour dates
• David Bowie’s involvement with the band
Additional material connected to this entry is listed in the tag index at the foot of the page.
đź“° Visual Archive
Black-and-white newspaper advertisement for “Sunshine at The Winter Gardens” featuring Mott The Hoople on Monday 8 May 1972.
Mott The Hoople live at The Winter Gardens, Scunthorpe — Monday 8 May 1972. Evening Telegraph, 29 April 1972.
đź“° Closing Notes
This wonderful 1972 advert captures Mott The Hoople right on the cusp of stardom — playing energetic late-night shows in regional theatres just months before “All The Young Dudes” would take them to a much wider audience. A fantastic piece of glam rock ephemera from the golden spring of 1972.
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