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  Mott The Hoople   best quiz  
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I'm on a bit of a 70's trip at the moment. There I was the other night, dancing around the room to "Roll Away The Stone", when the thought came to me - does anyone else out there remember Mott The Hoople?
Average, 10 Qns, Popsicle01, Mar 11 16
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  What the Hoople   popular trivia quiz  
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Mott the Hoople is one of my favorite bands. This quiz is about songs, albums and members of one of Rock's legends.
Average, 10 Qns, kmilam, Mar 11 16
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trivia question Quick Question
Before Mott the Hoople's glam years, which record label were their records previously released on?

From Quiz "What the Hoople"





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

From Quiz What the Hoople

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.

2. Which artist wrote the band's first hit single, "All The Young Dudes"?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: David Bowie

The band was on the verge of giving up when David Bowie offered them "All The Young Dudes", which became the first of seven UK singles hits for them. It reached number 3 in August 1972, and was also a US number 37 hit the same year. Bowie had also offered Mott his "Suffragette City" song, but they turned him down. I would have been quite interested to hear their interpretation of that song!

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

From Quiz What the Hoople

Answer: Ian Hunter

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

4. What kind of "Boogie" became Mott The Hoople's second UK chart entry?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Honaloochie

"Honaloochie Boogie", a number 12 hit, was written by lead singer Ian Hunter, who had once played bass guitar with The Yardbirds.

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

From Quiz What the Hoople

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.

6. After boogie-ing up the charts, Mott The Hoople swiftly followed that hit with another song three months later in September 1973. What was the title of their 3rd UK hit?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: All The Way From Memphis

"All The Way From Memphis" became a number 10 hit in 1973. As well as Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs (who later went on to join Bad Company) Mott The Hoople featured drummer Dale Griffin, bass player "Overend" Watts, and keyboard player Verden Allen. Guitarist Ariel Bender later replaced Mick Ralphs.

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

From Quiz What 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.

8. Mott The Hoople's had another hit in 1973, "Roll Away The Stone". What was the name of the female group who supplied backing vocals on this song?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Thunderthighs

Remember the "sha la la la push push" bit? Thunderthighs also had chart success with their own hit, "Central Park Arrest" in June 1974. The female trio can also be heard on Lou Reed's "Walk On The Wild Side".

9. What is Ian Hunter's trademark?

From Quiz What the Hoople

Answer: Shades

He is rarely seen without wearing his big black shades.

10. Which legendary British band's first UK tour was as a support act to Mott The Hoople in 1973?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Queen

Queen played their first live gig on November 12th 1973.They got on so well with Mott The Hoople that they were invited to support them on their American tour of 1974.

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

From Quiz What the Hoople

Answer: Ready For Love

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

12. Saxophonist Andy Mackay played on a few of Mott The Hoople's singles and album tracks. Which band did Andy normally play sax for?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Roxy Music

Another band who first found success in the 70's, the very influential Roxy Music featured one Bryan Ferry on lead vocals.

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

From Quiz What 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.

14. Mott The Hoople's 1974 hit single mentioned which day of the week in it's title?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Saturday

"Saturday Gigs", intended as the band's farewell single, reached number 41 in November 1974. The band, now just called Mott, did go on to release two further albums without Ian Hunter. The late Mick Ronson, who played guitar on many David Bowie tracks, featured on "Saturday Gigs". Mick went on to play on solo songs recorded by Ian Hunter, and also to accompany him on various tours.

15. Mott the Hoople replaced Ariel Bender with whom?

From Quiz What the Hoople

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.

16. Which heavy metal band frontman recorded a version of "All The Young Dudes" in 1990?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden

Not quite as successful as Mott The Hoople, this version peaked at number 23.

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

From Quiz What the Hoople

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".

18. After leaving Mott The Hoople, singer Ian Hunter scored a solo hit for himself. What was the title of this 1975 hit?

From Quiz Mott The Hoople

Answer: Once Bitten Twice Shy

A number 14 hit in 1975. Ian also issued a book, the famous "Diary of A Rock 'n' Roll Star" in 1974. (Your quiz writer has a copy but won't be parted from it!) Ian has performed regular solo tours since Mott's demise, and there are also one or two books around on the band's history. A "Greatest Hits" album is also easily available. I'm off to find some more interesting bands from the 70s now .

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