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The Ballad of Mott the Hoople

Documentary telling the bruised and battered, but triumphant, tale of one of the UK's most cherished rock 'n' roll bands, Mott the Hoople. Includes rare and unseen archive footage.

Documentary telling the bruised and battered, but triumphant, tale of one of the UK's most cherished rock 'n' roll bands, Mott the Hoople.

Originating from Herefordshire, the band were thrown together in 1969 and signed to Island Records by the increasingly erratic manager/producer Guy Stevens, in a bid to find a band that would combine The Rolling Stones rhythmic power with the melody and lyricism of 'Blonde on Blonde' era Bob Dylan.

The documentary charts their journey from cult struggling touring band to their successful transformation into 'glam rock players' thanks to the intervention of David Bowie who gave them their biggest hit, 'All The Young Dudes', and their subsequent collapse after the addition of Mick Ronson to their line-up.

Mott the Hoople's story is brought to life through a combination of rare and unseen archive footage, their magnificent music and the testimony of band members Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Dale Griffin, Luther Grosvenor aka Ariel Bender and various other associates and witnesses, including boyhood fan Mick Jones of The Clash and Queen's Roger Taylor.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 8 Mar 2014 23:35

Music Played

  • Mott the Hoople

    The Moon Upstairs

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    At The Crossroads

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    You Really Got Me

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    Rabbit Foot & Toby Time

  • Mott the Hoople

    Half Moon Bay

  • Mott the Hoople

    When My Mind's Gone

  • Mott the Hoople

    Rock & Roll Queen

  • Mott the Hoople

    六合开奖记录 Is Where I Want To Be

  • Mott the Hoople

    Downtown

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    Death May Be Your Santa Claus

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    Darkness Darkness

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    The Journey

  • Mott the Hoople

    All The Young Dudes

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    One Of The Boys

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    Second Love

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    All The Way From Memphis

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    Hymn For The Dudes

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    Walking With A Mountain

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    Roll Away The Stone

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    The Golden Age Of Rock 'n' Roll

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    Do You Remember (the Saturday Gigs)

  • Mott the Hoople

    The Ballad Of Mott The Hoople

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Chris Hall
Producer Mike Kerry
Director Chris Hall
Director Mike Kerry

Broadcasts

六合开奖记录 Music: Mott the Hoople

Interviews, clips and a profile of the band.