Mott the Hoople

Mott the Hoople was a rock band from the UK in the 1970s.

History

Mick Ralphs (guitar), Dale " Buffin " Griffin ( drums), Overend Pete Watts ( bass) and Verden Allen ( organ) first played together as Silence. The singer Stan Tippins they took on some pieces that were published later.

1969 Tippins was replaced by Ian Hunter (vocals, piano, guitar ). Tippins remained as road manager and backing vocalist. The band's name was renamed to Mott the Hoople ( after a book by Willard Manus ).

Mott the Hoople recorded four relatively unsuccessful albums, had in England but a large fan base as a live band. The British rock band Queen was their opening act at some concerts.

In 1972, the band wanted to dissolve, but was persuaded by David Bowie to continue. Bowie's support and written by him song All the Young Dudes and the eponymous LP brought the first sales success. This was followed in 1973 and 1974, a series of hit singles and two successful LPs called Mott The Hoople. Thus, the band made ​​a name in the USA.

With the success it came to disputes. The image changed in the direction of Glam Rock. Verden Allen and Mick Ralphs were obviously do not agree and left Mott the Hoople 1972 and 1973. Ralphs founded with Paul Rodgers ( ex- Free) Bad Company.

New guitarist was Ariel Bender, who actually Luther Grosvenor was called and had previously played with Spooky Tooth. The nickname is a reference to Mick Ralphs from a piece of Lynsey de Paul.

For Verden Allen first came Mick Bolton, who a short time later by Blue Weaver ( ex -The- Strawbs, then Bee Gees ), was replaced. As a pianist, was added Morgan Fisher ( ex -The- Love- Affair ), whereupon Hunter mainly played in concerts guitar.

In this formation they were very successful in the United States during live performances. Nevertheless, there have always been problems in the group. 1974 had to Bender. He was replaced by ex- David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson. Shortly after Ian Hunter left the band to begin a solo career, and took with Mick Ronson.

With Nigel Benjamin ( vocals) and Ray Major (guitar), the group went on with moderate success under the name Mott. After two albums with this line and another with Steve Hyams was from Mott 1977, after Benjamin was gone, along with John Fiddler ( ex- Medicine Head ), the rock band The British Lions.

Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs later played together occasionally.

Closely associated with the success of Mott the Hoople producer Guy Stevens is, who supervised the band since 1969 and invented the name.

Music style

Mott the Hoople was a hard rock formation that during the period of success - was counted for Glam Rock - not least because of the stage performances, but perhaps also because of the heavy keyboard use. Initially, Mick Ralphs wrote most of the songs became more frequent Ian Hunter. Apparently, under his influence also emerged many ballad-like pieces. Numerous texts, especially those of the hits, containing strong allusions to the rock ' n' roll period of the 1950s.

Hits

  • All the Young Dudes
  • Honaloochie Boogie
  • All the Way from Memphis
  • Roll Away the Stone
  • The Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll
  • Foxy Foxy
  • Saturday gigs

Albums

Mott the Hoople

  • Mott The Hoople (1969 )
  • Mad Shadows ( 1970)
  • Wildlife ( 1971)
  • Brain Capers (1971 )
  • All the Young Dudes (1972 )
  • Rock And Roll Queen (1972 )
  • Mott (1973)
  • The Hoople (1974 )
  • Live (1974 )
  • Greatest Hits (1974 )
  • Live 30th Anniversary Edition ( 2004) ( Re-Issue of the live album added as a double CD with the missing pieces of the original concerts)

Mott

  • Drive On (1975 )
  • Shouting And Pointing (1976 )
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