In Defense of the Often-Overlooked Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople deserves wider fame for their eclectic mix of Dylan-esque folk rock, glam leanings, prog-type forays, proto punk/metal and rock ‘n’ roll.
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Mott the Hoople – The Hoople (1974): Shadows in Stereo
The hard-to-accept fact is simply that although Mott the Hoople had a number of good albums, they never really had any great ones.
Micks and Johns and Ians, oh my!: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Name Game
OK, I don’t know what’s up with this, but it seems that at one time there were a lot of rock ‘n’ roll bands out there where different members had similar names. You May Also Like: Rock and Roll Music, by the Beatles, Stones, Oasis, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: OddRead More
Mott the Hoople’s Ian Hunter isn’t about to start slowing down: ‘Otherwise I’m a real miserable chap’
Fresh off the release of a tough, politically charged album called When I’m President, Ian Hunter continues a fast-paced solo career in the wake of his early successes with Mott the Hoople. You May Also Like: In Defense of the Often-Overlooked Mott the Hoople Ellen Foley Talks ‘Bat Out ofRead More
Desert Island Discs: One Hit Wonder Edition
By this estimation, the decade of the One Hit Wonder was the 1970s, as our panel of potentially stranded passengers voted for 18 tracks from that era to take along on their doomed trip. You May Also Like: The Rascals – ‘The Island of Real’ (1972): Forgotten Series
