370 - Mott the Hoople - Mott - Joe Elliott

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Rock and roll is a cruel mistress, and only a few rare bands reach the heights of real stardom. Some bands spend years in others' shadows without being fully appreciated in their time. But British glam band Mott the Hoople proved they were more than just disciples of David Bowie with their semi-autobiographical 1973 album Mott. To this day it still commands the respect of such rock icons as Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott, who views it as a seminal piece of music for its era.

SHOW NOTES:

01:00 - Intro
12:00 - Opening for your heroes
19:00 - Not a poseur
31:15 - It's all drama
34:30 - Keeping it real
41:15 - Talking funny
52:00 - South America 1996
57:30 - Cash to burn
1:13:00 - Keeping the dream alive
1;28:30 - Building a look
1:38:15 - Working with Mutt
1:44:30 - Pouring some sugar on it
1:53:00 - Lightning round
1:59:30 - Outro/New music

Check out the music history of this album here.

ALBUM STREAM - MOTT:

NEW MUSIC INSPIRED BY MOTT THE HOOPLE:

“Bendover” by A Giant Dog