Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople | |
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Mott the Hoople in 1974 (left to right: Dale Griffin, Ariel Bender, Morgan Fisher (front), Pete Overend Watts, Ian Hunter) | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Doc Thomas Group (1966–1969) Mott (1974–1976) |
| Origin | Hereford, Herefordshire, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1969–1980 (reunions: 2009, 2013, 2018, 2019) |
| Labels | |
| Spinoffs | Bad Company |
| Past members | Pete Overend Watts Dale "Buffin" Griffin Mick Ralphs Verden Allen Stan Tippins Ian Hunter Mick Bolton Blue Weaver Ariel Bender Morgan Fisher Mick Ronson Ray Majors Nigel Benjamin James Mastro Steve Holley Steve Hyams |
Mott the Hoople were an English rock band formed in Hereford, Herefordshire in 1966. Originally named the Doc Thomas Group, the band changed their name after signing with Island Records in 1969. The band released albums at the beginning of the 1970s but failed to find any success. On the verge of breaking up, the band were encouraged by David Bowie to stay together. Bowie wrote their glam-style signature song "All the Young Dudes" for them, which became their first hit in 1972. Bowie subsequently produced their album of the same name, which added to their success.
Despite membership changes, the band experienced further commercial success with the albums Mott (1973) and The Hoople (1974). Lead singer Ian Hunter departed the band in 1974, after which the band's commercial fortunes began to diminish. They remained together with continuing membership changes until their break-up in 1980. The band have had reunions in 2009, 2013, 2018 and 2019.