Mott The Hoople - Mott (1973)

Mott the Hoople were a 1970s English rock band with strong R&B roots and dominant in the glam rock era of the early to mid 1970s. They are popularly known for the song "All the Young Dudes", written for them by David Bowie and appearing on their 1972 album of the same name. Mott The Hoople can be traced to two beat bands from Herefordshire in the early 1960s. The Soulents were from Ross-On-Wye, and boasted Pete "Overend" Watts on guitar, and Dale "Buffin" Griffin on drums. The Buddies were from Hereford, and featured Mick Ralphs on guitar and Stan Tippins on vocals. By 1966, Ralphs, Tippins, and Watts (the latter now on bass) had come together in a band called The Doc Thomas Group, and soon secured a residency at a club in a resort town in Italy. The group were offered a recording contract with the Italian label Dishi Interrrecord, and released an eponymous album in January 1967. By 1968, drummer Dale Griffin and organist Verden Allen had joined the band. more … Wikipedia

Tracklist

01. All The Way From Memphis
02. Whizz Kid
03. Hymn For The Dudes
04. Honaloochie Boogie
05. Violence
06. Drivin' Sister
07. Ballad Of Mott The Hoople (March 26, 1972-Zurich)
08. I'm A Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso
09. I Wish I Was Your Mother
10. Rose
11. Honaloochie Boogie (Demo Version)
12. Nightmare (Demo)
13. Drivin' Sister (live)