Mott the Hoople

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Mott the Hoople were a glam rock group 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.

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Glam Rock Rock Hard Rock Country Rock Folk Rock

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Mott the Hoople members

Members: Verden Allen (organ, original, background vocals), Ian Hunter (lead vocals, original, bass guitar, guitar, piano), Overend Watts (guitar, original, bass guitar, lead vocals), Dale Griffin (drums (drum set), original, background vocals, percussion), Mick Ralphs (guitar, original, background vocals, keyboard), Morgan Fisher (keyboard, background vocals), Ariel Bender (guitar, background vocals), Mick Ronson (guitar)