Keith Nivan Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Mick Ralphs or Ariel Bender?Both?Didn't Overend Watts pass?The return of Morgan Fisher?Ian Hunter -- we are not worthy ...**********MOTT THE HOOPLE 40th Anniversary Reunion ShowsHMV Apollo (formerly the Hammersmith Apollo) October 2nd & 3rd 2009‘A roaring, racing, raving machine with all systems go, Mott The Hoople are on the rampage and don’t ya forget it!’ – Sounds- The return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time - 40 years since the highly influential Mott The Hoople formed in 1969 - The first time the original line-up has played together for over 35 years - Mott The Hoople return to The Hammersmith Apollo (now the HMV Apollo) – scene of near riots following their shows in ’73 and recorded for the legendary ‘Mott The Hoople Live’ album‘Mott The Hoople pack power.. an extraordinary spectacle’ – Melody MakerFormed in 1969 when Ian Hunter joined Verden Allen, Dale Griffin, Overend Watts and Mick Ralphs - Mott The Hoople released their eponymous debut album that same year. By 1971 they were selling out and trashing the Albert Hall – rock bands were banned for years afterwards – but just 12 months later, after on-stage punches and insults were thrown, Mott The Hoople were ready to quit, but stayed together thanks to longtime fan, David Bowie. He gave them ‘All The Young Dudes’ the first of a string of hits including the Ian Hunter- penned songs ‘Roll Away The Stone’, ‘All The Way From Memphis’, ‘Honaloochie Boogie’ and ‘The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll’. Despite the success and accolades, Mott The Hoople’s demise was surely inevitable and by 1974 the band had split.‘If Mott The Hoople had carried on they seriously could have taken the world’ - Kris Needs, MojoIt is fitting that the 2009 shows are at the HMV Apollo (formerly the Hammersmith Apollo) – this is where one side of the famous ‘Mott The Hoople Live’ album was recorded in 1973 and was the venue they had to play twice in one day to satisfy ticket demand, the second show ending in near riot when the curtain came down on their final encore. The other side of this legendary album was recorded during Mott’s week- long residency at the Uris Theatre on Broadway, the first time New York theatreland had played host to a rock band; support on these shows came from the little known Queen.‘Mott The Hoople turned the Uris Theatre into a screaming hotbed of English-style Rock & Roll frenzy’ - Rolling StoneWho knows what will happen this time but these are sure to be historic gigs. Thanks to name-checks from Rock & Roll stars over the last 40 years and regular plays on radio, TV and film (‘All The Young Dudes’ is the lead song on the ‘Juno’ soundtrack and features in many more), Mott The Hoople’s audience is getting younger. Whatever age expect an audience which has an unshakeable belief in Rock & Roll.In an era of band reformations, it will be still be shocking to their legions of fans that Mott The Hoople have decided to reform, with their original line-up, to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Shocking but thrilling to fans who include Primal Scream, Morrissey, The Clash, REM, Queen, Blur and more..Tickets on sale January 22nd 2009 priced £36.00 and £42.50********"K" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 A bit amusing, this quote is: "...The return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time.." Best-loved? By who? I thought that they were great, but most people have never even heard of the band. Who is going to be part of the reunion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 OMG OMG - MARVIN - I am a HUGE Mott the Hoople Fan - HUGE!!! I wish they were playing in the US! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I loved em...they weren't around all that long though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Nivan Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Eyez'd luv'd 'em!Wore out the grooves on "Jerkin Crocus".The reissue of "Mott Live" is must listening. Ian's crooning of American Pie seque to Golden Age is for the ages..."K" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I too loved Mott the Hoople. I thought everybody knew who they were. --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 If no one knew the name Overend Watts they certainly would have recognized that silver and black hair with the thigh high platform boots by god!!! I certainly hope someone gets a boot out there of it or puts a piece on you tube for the US fans here!!! I'd love to hear Mick Ralphs play with them again - and Morgan Fisher tinkling those ivories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Nivan Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 More news ...Pete "Overend" Watts is alive and well and living in ... Milwaukee ... and will be there.Mick Ralphs and Verden Allen will be on hand.Buffin's in.No word on Morgan Fisher or Ariel.And Ian Hunter is The Man. But you knew that."K" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Not quite, but it's almost like Raspberries - a handful of us loved the band, and a zillion other people said, "Who?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The Who. Oh yes, of all the drummers in history, Keith Moon was the most enjoyable to watch.Please carry-on..----------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 They were a GREAT band and I am looking forward to a U.S. show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angloberry Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 OMG OMG - MARVIN - I am a HUGE Mott the Hoople Fan - HUGE!!! I wish they were playing in the US! Pretty much how I feel about Raspberries reunion but in reverse!If Mott can come to the USA.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 More info on the reunion: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jan/19/mott-the-hoople-to-reunite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Footnote.....the name "Mott the Hoople" was inspired by a book. I know the author, Willard Manus, personally, and just e-mailed him. I'm sure he will be thrilled to hear this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I think Ariel Bender passed away a few years ago,but I'm not exactly sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Nathan Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I liked the Jewish tribute band Matzoh Hoople.(rimshot)But seriously folks, they had a whole slew of albums no one paid much attention to on Atlantic prior to them moving to Columbia and hitting hard with All The Young Dudes, and then Mott... I remember the double bill of MTH and Lou Reed at the Felt Forum... AMAZING show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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