Mott the Hoople: The Ballad of Mott the Hoople (2011)
3.8 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
One of the most important bands of the late 60's and early 70's! The rock act that made a stray Bowie song into an anthem for a generation and beyond! A singer with recognisable hair and ever-present shades! 'Mott the Hoople' are perhaps known to all music fans, but what of their story? 'The Ballad of Mott the Hoople' is a feature length documentary that tells the story of of one of England's most cherished rock 'n' roll bands. The film brings the band's story to life through a stunning combination of rare and unseen archive footage, their magnificent music and the testimony of band members Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Dale Buffin Griffin, Luther Grosvenor aka Ariel Bender, Morgan Fisher plus other associates and witnesses, including The Clash's Mick Jones, Queen's Roger Taylor and Mott Seadivers fanclub president Kris Needs. Detailing the whole story up to the band imploding at the height of their fame 'The Ballad of Mott the Hoople' chronicles and evaluates (in the artists own words) this very unique history and the lasting impression that Mott made on their peers and the younger groups that followed in their wake. It's all here, from their early encounters with the troubled, yet visionary Svengali Guy Stevens, the astounding music which followed to the band's witty, honest and frank recollections of the crazy circumstances that whisked them from Hereford to the bright lights of London, America and world level rock stardom. In 2009 the group reformed to play a reunion show at The Hammersmith Apollo to a packed audience that included such deities as Jimmy Page. Although a rock combo that saw guitar gods Mick Ralphs, Ariel Bender and Mick Ronson pass through their ranks, Mott The Hoople never succumbed to guitar histrionics above the substance of songs. Ian Hunter's lyrics combined Dylan's mid-60's poetry with the band's Stonesy vibe, a Velvet Underground sneer and a sound that helped pave the way for the punk movement... - Actors:
- Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Dale Griffin, Overend Watts, Luther Grosvenor, Morgan Fisher, Stan Tippins, Mick Bolton, Blue Weaver, Phil John, Richie Anderson, Leee Black Childers, Andy Johns, Mick Jones, Kris Needs, Mick Rock, Roger Taylor, Andy Dunkley, Diane Stevens
- Directors:
- Mike Kerry, Chris Hall
- Studio:
- Start Productions
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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