Mott The Hoople

Mott the Hoople were an English rock band from Hereford, England, formed in 1969. They are best known for their hit singles "All the Young Dudes" and "Roll Away the Stone".

The band was formed by bassist Pete Overend Watts and guitarist Verden Allen, and soon added vocalist Ian Hunter and guitarist Mick Ralphs. After several lineup changes, the band's classic lineup was solidified with the addition of drummer Dale Griffin in 1972.

Mott the Hoople released seven studio albums, beginning with their self-titled debut album in 1969. Their most successful album was 1972's All the Young Dudes, which was produced by David Bowie and featured their hit single of the same name. The album also featured the songs "One of the Boys" and "Sweet Jane".

The band released a number of other successful albums, including Mott (1973), The Hoople (1974), and Live (1974). Mott the Hoople also released a number of hit singles, including "All the Way From Memphis" (1973), "Roll Away the Stone" (1973), and "Saturday Gigs" (1974).

An interesting fact about Mott the Hoople is that the band was originally named Silence, but changed their name after discovering that another band had already taken the name.