50 Years Ago: Mott the Hoople’s ‘All the Young Dudes’ Helps Define Glam-Rock50 Years Ago: Mott the Hoople’s ‘All the Young Dudes’ Helps Define Glam-RockRandom act of kindness from David Bowie jump-started classic 1972 album.Tyler SageTyler Sage
50 Years Ago: David Bowie Gives ‘All the Young Dudes’ to Mott the Hoople50 Years Ago: David Bowie Gives ‘All the Young Dudes’ to Mott the Hoople"I told them I'd write them a hit single," he later said, "and I did."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Reveals One of ‘Best Three or Four Minutes of My Life Onstage’Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Reveals One of ‘Best Three or Four Minutes of My Life Onstage’What performance ranks near the top of his list?Chad ChildersChad Childers
Mick Bolton, Mott the Hoople Keyboardist, Reportedly DiesMick Bolton, Mott the Hoople Keyboardist, Reportedly DiesMusician also played with Dexys Midnight Runners and tutored Linda McCartney on piano. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Mott the Hoople ’74 Cancel U.S. Tour Due to Ian Hunter’s TinnitusMott the Hoople ’74 Cancel U.S. Tour Due to Ian Hunter’s TinnitusThe reunited band was scheduled to play two weeks of shows in October and November.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Mott the Hoople ’74 Announce More U.S. ShowsMott the Hoople ’74 Announce More U.S. ShowsIan Hunter is bringing the band back to America after a successful spring run.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Mott the Hoople, ‘Mental Train: The Island Years 1969-1971′: Album ReviewMott the Hoople, ‘Mental Train: The Island Years 1969-1971′: Album ReviewNew box set collects band's early years, before David Bowie helped make them stars.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How Mott the Hoople Prompted the Royal Albert Hall’s Rock BanHow Mott the Hoople Prompted the Royal Albert Hall’s Rock BanThey were described as a band "at whose concerts the audience habitually participate and one which often causes a 'riot.'"Jeff GilesJeff Giles
40 Years Ago40 Years AgoSixth album came a year after David Bowie helped them become glam-rock superstars. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci