Mott The Hoople were,

Ian Hunter - Guitar/Piano/ Vocals,

Mick Ralphs -Guitar,

Pete Watts - Bass Guitar,

nVerden Allen - Organ,

Morgan fisher - Keyboards,

Dale Griffin - Drums,

Ariel Bender - Guitar.

In 1968, Ralphs,Watts,Allen and Griffin formed a band called "Silence".

In 1969 they added a high voiced singer called Stan Tippens.

Stan became injured and couldnt sing but the group carried on and gained a contract with "Island" records

and a producer "Guy Stephens".

Stephens persuaded them to change the bands name to "Mott The Hoople"

after reading a novel of the same name by Willard Manus.

They still needed a lead singer and so placed an ad in the music press.

Along came "Ian Hunter" who was just fitted in perfectly.

Stan Tippens then became the bands road manager!

Their first album "Mott The Hoople was a success, but after 3 more unsuccessful albums they were about to call it a day

when a certain Mr David Bowie who had been a longtime fan of there's persuaded them not to split and gave them a song

"Suffragette City."

Mott rejected the song so Bowie gave them "All The Young Dudes."

The single was released in 1972 and became amassive suceess peaking at number 2 in the UK.

It is widely regarded as a "Classic".

They joined the glam movement with glitter and satin clothes.

Verden Allen departed in 1972.

When the albim "Mott" was released in 1973 it yealded 2 hit singles,

"Honaloochie Boogie" and "All The Way From Memphis".

Both songs featured Roxy Music sax player "Andy Mackay".

Their new found poularity eventually lead to the dissintigration of the group.

In 1973 Mick Ralphs left to form Basd Company with Free singer Paul Rodgers and Mott recruited "Luther Grosvenor".

He changed his name to "Ariel Bender" for contractual reasons.

At the same time "Mogan Fisher" from The Love Affair joined on Keyboards.

After releasing the LP "Hoople" in 1974 "Mick Ronson" who previously worked with David Bowie Joined on Guitar.

The end was in sight when Ronson and Hunter left to form a duo releasing the excellent "Once Bitten Twice Shy" in 1975.

Ray Major and Nigel Benjamin joined then and the bands name was abbreviated to "Mott".

Two albums were released "Drive On" in 1975 and "Shouting and Pointing" in 1976.

Both sold poorly as without Ian Hunter it just wasn't the same.

They added "John Fiddler and in 1978 became "The British Lions" but they split soon after with no chart success.

Hunter and Ronson perfomed together until Ronsons untimely death of Liver cancer in 1993.

Ian Hunter continues to this day as a solo performer.

No "Mott The Hoople" reunion has occured to this date however there has been alot of interest on re-forming by all parties.

Between 2002 and 2004 Mick ralphs has toured with Ian Hunter.

In 2005 Hunter had recieved an offer of a 7 figure sum to re-unite the band.

Lets hope he does! Watch this space!!