Mott The Hoople
BY J Poet
There was a Mott the Hoople before Ian Hunter joined the band, but it was his presence, and the idea of group manager Guy Stevens to combine the sound of Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones that made the band unique in rock history. Hunter’s gruff vocals and telling insights into the music business carved out a unique niche in the annals of pop music. No other songwriter has ever been able to capture the ins and outs of big time show business, and its affect on both band and fans, like Hunter. Even the most self-conscious lyrics were delivered with an arch humor and the kind of scathing insight that can make art out of even the most commonplace observations. The band struggled for years, and then became “overnight sensation”... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Rock
- City Of Origin:
- Herefordshire, England
- Formed Date:
- 1968
