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Mott The Hoople Trivia Quiz

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?

A multiple-choice quiz by Popsicle01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Popsicle01

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mott The Hoople had actually made a few albums before hitting the big time with "All The Young Dudes". Which of the following is NOT a Mott album? Hint

Brain Capers

Mona Bone Jakon

Mad Shadows

Wildlife

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Question 2 of 10

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

David Bowie

Marc Bolan

Elton John

Rod Stewart

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Question 3 of 10

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

Mindless

Honaloochie

Electric

Jitterbug

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Question 4 of 10

4. 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? Hint

All The Way To Reno

Metal Guru

Memphis Tennessee

All The Way From Memphis

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Question 5 of 10

5. 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? Hint

The Three Degrees

The Angelettes

The Pearls

Thunderthighs

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Question 6 of 10

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

Thin Lizzy

T.Rex

Queen

Genesis

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Question 7 of 10

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

Curved Air

Roxy Music

Slade

Cockney Rebel

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Question 8 of 10

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

Sunday

Saturday

Friday

Wednesday

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Question 9 of 10

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

Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath

Lemmy of Motorhead

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

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Question 10 of 10

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

Smoke On The Water

Down Down

The Boys Are Back In Town

Once Bitten Twice Shy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mott The Hoople had actually made a few albums before hitting the big time with "All The Young Dudes". Which of the following is NOT a Mott album?

Answer: Mona Bone Jakon

"Mott The Hoople", their first album, was released in 1969, and was followed by "Mad Shadows" (1970), "Wildlife" (1971), and "Brain Capers" (1971) ."Mona Bone Jakon" is the title of a Cat Stevens album! Mott The Hoople were formed by guitarist Mick Ralphs as a sort of cross between the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.

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

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

Answer: Honaloochie

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

4. 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?

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.

5. 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?

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".

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Answer: Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden

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

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

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 .

Source: Author Popsicle01

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