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Mott The Hoople and Ian Hunter in the 1970s (Decades) (Paperback)
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Mott The Hoople and Ian Hunter in the 1970s (Decades) (Paperback)
Series: Decades
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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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