Mott the Hoople were a British rock band that was formed in 1968 in Herefor… Read Full Bio ↴Mott the Hoople were a British rock band that was formed in 1968 in Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border. They were led by Ian Hunter until his departure in 1974. The band itself broke up in 1976. The group is best known for the international hit single "All the Young Dudes", written by David Bowie and featured in films such as 'Clueless' and 'Juno'. The band's name came from a novel, authored by Willard Manus, about a freak-show worker named Norman Mott.
Mott the Hoople formed when Silence, a not-too-successful group from the Welsh borders, was joined by session pianist and rock and roll hopeful Ian Hunter along with musicians Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Pete Overend Watts, and Dale Griffin . They developed from Dylan obsessives to their own character over the course of four albums for Island. They were a very popular live act but only achieved brief commercial success.
In 1971, the band was close to splitting up but continued to record track "All the Young Dudes", a song written for them by up and coming pop star and fan David Bowie. Three more albums and several pop hits later, the group fell apart after Ian Hunter left in 1974. The remaining members mutated into Mott, an 'also-ran' band which released two albums before disbanding in 1976. Original guitarist Ralphs had a massive boost in his fortunes as a member of rockers Bad Company.
Griffin died in his sleep on 17 January 2016 at the age of 67 and Watts died, almost exactly a year later, on 22 January 2017, from throat cancer.
Mott the Hoople formed when Silence, a not-too-successful group from the Welsh borders, was joined by session pianist and rock and roll hopeful Ian Hunter along with musicians Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Pete Overend Watts, and Dale Griffin . They developed from Dylan obsessives to their own character over the course of four albums for Island. They were a very popular live act but only achieved brief commercial success.
In 1971, the band was close to splitting up but continued to record track "All the Young Dudes", a song written for them by up and coming pop star and fan David Bowie. Three more albums and several pop hits later, the group fell apart after Ian Hunter left in 1974. The remaining members mutated into Mott, an 'also-ran' band which released two albums before disbanding in 1976. Original guitarist Ralphs had a massive boost in his fortunes as a member of rockers Bad Company.
Griffin died in his sleep on 17 January 2016 at the age of 67 and Watts died, almost exactly a year later, on 22 January 2017, from throat cancer.
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Mott the Hoople Lyrics
All the Way from Memphis Forgot my six-string razor hit the sky Half way to Memphis…
All the Young Dudes Well, Billy rapped all night about his suicide How he'd kick…
Crash Street Kids See my thoughts and then see my scars See my clothes,…
Golden Opportunity The kids are ok They're telling you now But you're letting t…
Jerkin' Crocus Old man Tyler had a crash in his car down…
Marionette No puppet, no liar, won't bend my lips to wire,…
Once Bitten Twice Shy Well the times are gettin' hard for you little girl I'm…
One of the Boys Know that I grow my hair just to scare the…
Ready For Love WALKIN' DOWN THIS ROCKY ROAD WONDERIN' WHERE MY LIFE IS LEAD…
Roll Away the Stone Baby if you just say you still care Follow you most…
Saturday Gigs Sixty-nine was cheapo wine, Have a good time, What your sign…
Stiff Upper Lip Stop complaining, that won't be any use It's all right, jus…
Sucker Hi there your friendly neighbourhood sadist want to take you…
Sweet Jane Standin' on a corner Suitcase in my hand Jack's in his car,…
Violence I'm a missing link, poolroom stink, I can't talk (Well that'…
You Nearly Did Me In See lonely shadows - silver needles Abandoned in the evening…