Linked to the Ziggy Stardust story, Mott’s rendition of ‘All The Young Dudes’ remains the definitive version of David’s masterpiece. The album proved inspirational & is still a record that excites & resonates decades later. Over the years, Mott The Hoople has been cited as an inspiration by Queen, The Clash, Kiss, Primal Scream, Motley Crue, Cheap Trick & Def Leppard, whose frontman Joe Elliott remains a devoted fan.
Mott The Hoople occupies a unique place in the annals of international rock music. Oozing style, attitude & unpredictability, the band recorded a peerless legacy of songs combining homage, honesty & killer hooks. As Mott’s focal point, lead singer Ian Hunter was also among one of the toughest & most inventive writers of the early Seventies.
‘All The Young Dudes’, Mott’s 5th studio album, remains a special & vital record. Released in the UK on 8th September 1972, the title track (penned by David Bowie) became their highest charting hit single. Also including a spritely, ‘definitive’ cover of Lou Reed’s classic ‘Sweet Jane’, the inventive & suggestive ‘Momma’s Little Jewel’, the Stones-styled ‘Jerkin’ Crocus’ & Mick Ralphs’ heartfelt ‘Ready For Love’, the album has been termed “the ultimate document of an era.
* 2LP In Gatefold Sleeve – LP1 Remastered Album / LP2 Rare Mixes & Session Tracks, includes *12″ Single, With Rare ‘Unlocked Cars’ Version Of ‘All The Young Dudes’ + ‘One Of The Boys’ (Us Single Version)
* 72- Page Hardback Book With Liner Notes By Mott The Hoople & Ian Hunter Biographer Campbell Devine. 2 Posters, 3 Art Prints, ‘Sea Divers’ Fan Club Card & An Individually Numbered Certificate
“Mott the Hoople was the greatest rock’n’roll band ever.” JOE ELLIOTT (DEF LEPPARD)
“Raw, fun, angry, glorious & jagged… Mott was everything.” BRIAN MAY (QUEEN)
“If it hadn’t been for Mott, there would be no us.” MICK JONES (THE CLASH)
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