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What the Hoople Trivia Quiz

Mott the Hoople is one of my favorite bands. This quiz is about songs, albums and members of one of Rock's legends.

A multiple-choice quiz by kmilam. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kmilam

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,745

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
198

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before Mott the Hoople's glam years, which record label were their records previously released on? Hint

Decca Records

Columbia Records

Island Records

RCA Records

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mott the Hoople was about to call it quits, but a fan and a great musician revived their career. Who was he? Hint

David Bowie

Elton John

Frank Zappa

David Cassidy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Mott the Hoople's lead singer? Hint

Ian Anderson

Ian Mckay

Ian Asbury

Ian Hunter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which guitar player left Mott the Hoople to form Bad Company? Hint

Mick Ralphs

Mick Taylor

Mick Jones

Mick Ronson

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the last album released by Mott the Hoople? Hint

Mott

Live

The Hoople

All the Young Dudes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Ian Hunter's trademark? Hint

Shades

Wearing women's clothes

Flying V guitar

Jack Daniels

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song was originally done by Mott the Hoople, but later became a hit for Bad Company? Hint

Ready For Love

Running With The Pack

Shooting Star

Feel Like Making Love

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which guitar player replaced Mick Ralphs in Mott the Hoople? Hint

Verden Allen

Overend Watts

Ariel Bender

Buffin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mott the Hoople replaced Ariel Bender with whom? Hint

Bill Nelson

Marc Bolin

Phil Manzanera

Mick Ronson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mott the Hoople tried to carry on without Ian Hunter. What was their new name? Hint

Hoopla

The Hoople

Mott

Mottzilla

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before Mott the Hoople's glam years, which record label were their records previously released on?

Answer: Island Records

The Island Records years have a much rougher and less commercial sound.

2. Mott the Hoople was about to call it quits, but a fan and a great musician revived their career. Who was he?

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie wrote "All the Young Dudes" for Mott the Hoople and produced their first record on Columbia records. He also offered "Drive In Saturday" but was turned down by the band.

3. Who was Mott the Hoople's lead singer?

Answer: Ian Hunter

He would later have a successful solo career with Mick Ronson.

4. Which guitar player left Mott the Hoople to form Bad Company?

Answer: Mick Ralphs

Mick Ralphs teamed up with Paul Rodgers from Free and the rest is history. Mick Taylor was with the Rolling Stones, Mick Jones from The Clash and Mick Ronson was with David Bowie.

5. What was the last album released by Mott the Hoople?

Answer: Live

"Live" was released after they broke up. They were also the first rock band to play on Broadway. "Live" was recorded at The Hammersmith Odeon in London and on Broadway. This is the first time a rock band played on Broadway with Queen as the opening act.

6. What is Ian Hunter's trademark?

Answer: Shades

He is rarely seen without wearing his big black shades.

7. What song was originally done by Mott the Hoople, but later became a hit for Bad Company?

Answer: Ready For Love

I prefer the original version; it was sung by Mick Ralphs and Ian Hunter. It has a much rawer sound.

8. Which guitar player replaced Mick Ralphs in Mott the Hoople?

Answer: Ariel Bender

He was from Spooky Tooth. He played on the album "The Hoople" and was asked to leave while on tour. Listen to the "Live" album you will see why.

9. Mott the Hoople replaced Ariel Bender with whom?

Answer: Mick Ronson

He was David Bowie's guitar player and would later become life-long partners with Ian Hunter, later to be known as the Hunter Ronson Band. He played on one song after joining which was Ian Hunter's fanfare "The Saturday Gigs". Bill Nelson was with Be Bop Deluxe, Marc Bolin was with T Rex, and Phil Manzanera was with Roxy Music.

10. Mott the Hoople tried to carry on without Ian Hunter. What was their new name?

Answer: Mott

They tried unsuccessfully under the name Mott and later had critical success as the British Lions. I love their version of "Wild in the Streets".

Source: Author kmilam

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