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Mott The Hoople and Ian Hunter in the 1970s (Decades)
Mott The Hoople - Book - by John van der Kiste
(2022)
When
Hereford group Silence teamed up with songwriter Ian Hunter in 1969 to
form a group that aimed to be a cross between Bob Dylan, the Rolling
Stones and Procol Harum, they rapidly became one of Britain's most
popular live acts, but a major hit single and album initially proved
elusive. In 1972, disillusioned and exhausted, they split before being
encouraged to reform by David Bowie and finding immediate chart success
with a song he gave them, 'All the Young Dudes'. After two years of hits
and internal conflicts Ian left and enjoyed a chequered solo career
that has lasted to this day, initially in partnership with guitarist
Mick Ronson until his death in 1993.
The
rest of the group subsequently shortened their name to Mott and then
British Lions, the latter a collaboration with former Medicine Head
front man John Fiddler, although they failed to re-establish themselves
despite several solid months of touring on both sides of the Atlantic.
As Ian wrote, 'Rock'n'roll's a loser's game'. They won, they lost, but
during the 1970s released some inspired, highly individual music, that
went on to inspire and be championed by several other acts, notably
Queen, the Clash and Def Leppard.
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