Mott the Hoople 1969-2007 [FLAC]



Mott the Hoople were an 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.


  • Ian Hunter – born Ian Hunter Patterson, 3 June 1939, Oswestry, Shropshire, England – vocals, guitar, piano (1969–1974)
  • Mick Ralphs – born Michael Geoffrey Ralphs, 31 March 1944, Hereford, Herefordshire, England – guitar, vocals, keyboards (1969–1973)
  • Verden Allen – born Terrence Verden Allen, 26 May 1944, Woodland Road, Crynant, Neath, Wales – organ, backing vocals (up to 1972)
  • Pete Overend Watts – born Peter Watts, 13 May 1947, Yardley, Birmingham, England – bass guitar, backing vocals, guitar (1969–1980)
  • Dale "Buffin" Griffin – born Terence Dale Griffin, 24 October 1948, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England – drums, backing vocals, percussion (1969–1980)

Later members

  • Ariel Bender – born Luther James Grosvenor, 23 December 1946, Evesham, Worcestershire, England – guitar, backing vocals (1973–1974)
  • Morgan Fisher – born Stephen Morgan Fisher, 1 January 1950, Middlesex Hospital, Fitzrovia, West End of London, England – keyboards, backing vocals (1973–1980)
  • Mick Ronson - born Michael Ronson, 26 May 1946, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England – guitar, backing vocals (1974)
  • Mick Bolton - born Michael Bolton, 20 December 1948, Wigan, Lancashire, England - Hammond Organ, Yamaha keyboard, backing vocals (1973)



1969 - Mott The Hoople
1970 - Mad Shadows
1971- Wildlife
1971- Brain Capers
1972 - All The Young Dudes
1973 - Mott
1974- The Hoople
1974- Live (30th Anniversary Edition)
1975 - Drive On
1976 - Greatest Hits
1980 - Two Miles From Heaven
1993 - The Ballad Of Mott (A Retrospective)
2007 - Fairfield Halls, Live 1970