IAN HUNTER - Bastard - Live At Rockpalast (live video)

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IAN HUNTER - Live At Rockpalast
IAN HUNTER and MICK RONSON, both highly regarded and respected by their fellow musicians, are two names that are well known and loved by music fans the world over. As part of the acclaimed German all-night TV broadcasts of “Rockpalast”, this sixth WDR edition is a favourite amongst fans and followers. This is down to the performances by IAN HUNTER and his long-time ‘compadre’ MICK RONSON, with extraordinary versions of "Once Bitten Twice Shy", "All The Young Dudes" and "Slaughter on 10th Ave". The night from April 19 to 20 in 1980 turned out to be a true gem in the long history of WDR’s musical TV broadcasting.
Starting his musical career in the early sixties, IAN HUNTER, became vocalist, piano player and guitarist with Mott The Hoople in 1968. During the following six years HUNTER also turned into the band’s lead songwriter. Despite low record sales, at that time Mott The Hoople was one of England’s most popular live bands.
After David Bowie produced their album "All The Young Dudes" in 1972, Mott eventually made its way into the British Top 10 and the American Top 40. The band then went on to successfully score hits in both countries.
Success as a band continued for the next two years until, by the end of 1973, the departure of founding member Mick Ralphs triggered the band’s demise. One year later HUNTER also left the group along with MICK RONSON, who had joined Mott shortly before.
After moving to NYC, the pair joined forces to work on HUNTER’s solo debut album. This first collaboration set the foundations for a long-lasting musical relationship that spanned more than two decades on an on-off basis until the untimely death of RONSON in 1993.
Before teaming up with HUNTER, RONSON was a sideman for David Bowie. From 1969 until 1973 he worked as a guitarist, arranger and producer for Ziggy Stardust on various albums and was bandleader in the famous Spiders from Mars.
Throughout the next decade RONSON continued his work with HUNTER in the Hunter Ronson
Band, mainly as a guitarist and a producer, but also contributing songs to different albums
Apart from his glam-rock image, RONSON earned himself a reputation as one of rock’s most respected and highly regarded producer by covering a wide range of different musical genres. Over the following years he worked with artists such as Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Lisa Dalbello, T-Bone Burnett, The Leather Nun, Andi Sexgang, David Bowie, Morrissey, Roger McGuinn, John Mellencamp and David Johansen, to name just a few.
With HUNTER being one of rock’s most inventive composers, whose poignant and intelligent songwriting found its musical equivalent in RONSON as a congenial arranger and producer for these songs, the two established themselves as another of rock music’s excellent couplings, comparable to their more famous counterparts in the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Without a doubt, the sixth WDR "Rockpalast Nacht" witnessed HUNTER, RONSON and their sidemen in excellent shape. The show was the kick-off for the promotional tour of the "Welcome to the Club" album that had just been released. A tight line-up performed with great energy, a mix of old Mott with "Angeline", "All The Way From Memphis", classic songs from their solo albums like "Once Bitten Twice Shy", "Cleveland Rocks", a ballsy version of "Bastard" and RONSON’S take on "Slaughter On 10th Ave", which would serve as a ‘less-is-more’ tutorial for any guitarist.
With their musical and artistic quality HUNTER & RONSON have been a major inspirational act for countless musicians to follow and two valuable figures on the musical landscape.

[@johnlopez2877]

The massively underrated artist pair of Ian & Ronson should both be in the Hall of Fame. The lyrics and production of this song are awesome.

[@timjones1863]

It doesn't get better. Hunter is the boss. Ronson is the man. The band rocks. Love you guys.. Wirral..

[@connorpeters8564]

One of the biggest injustices in music is that Ian Hunter, one of the finest songwriters and performers in history, is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@paulburgess8909]

I agree. Mott the Hoople is one of the most underappreciated bands in rock history, and Ian Hunter is also a wonderful solo artist. Mick Ronson not being in the Hall also bothers me.

[@MoodyWatters]

It doesn't matter. Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame is not about rock or even music. It' s about money and the North American music industry.

[@torbjrnlund903]

@@MoodyWatters It's the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Shame.

[@tikhongilson3770]

. . . especially since it's located in Cleveland rocks!

[@screwyootube1]

Ian Hunter, Warren Zevon & Jethro Tull!

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

Ian Hunter is one of the most underrated songwriters and performers of all time sadly

[@timjones1863]

So on the ball Peter Hunter is the all time best. He's the bastard....

[@powerqqatsi]

Indeed!,!!!

[@MoodyWatters]

Agree.

[@wayneelliott7011]

Not underrated by People that Know & Understand Great Music.

[@demah8655]

So cool

[@BarbaraFerguson-ij5dx]

love his music so talented and definitely deserves to be in the Music Hall of Fame.

[@ceciliawilson6328]

Man....these guys are great. The real thing. I did see them live a couple times, once in a club....very lucky to have seen this quality of musician ship live. Miss live music from this era.

[@bobadams3024]

I saw him do this on Saturday night live smoking some great weed lafflng our.asses off

[@johndemeen5575]

Ian Hunter needs too be in the Rock and roll hall of fame!

[@craigwollmann1948]

Amen

[@ericparker1346]

FUCKING A yeah!!

[@davidglantz7681]

RIP Mick.

[@frankstecker5675]

Great rockpalast Konzert 🎸

[@timjones1863]

Best song ever written

[@sherrythegypsysalzman7032]

ROCK PERFECTION

[@bobburns3311]

Wow! this is awesome!!!

[@kevinthomas9918]

God bless Mick Ronson, taken away too soon!

[@tamraassu7742]

Just love Mick ronson.

[@Blabbermouthwoodworking]

Great song , Remember partying to this!!!

[@broncycolon7020]

Ha....💩 hab das leider verpasst....Ian.wie immer großartig, R.I.P.,Ronson...👋

[@johannagibbons9556]

love it

[@sisseljahnsen6972]

This one's so great to dance to!!! I dog it!!!!!! Thanks for alle your wonderful musica, Ian.. (&thanks to Irene Wilde, who turned you off!!💖💝💕👏👏👏👏👏💗👌👌👌

[@timjones1863]

Oh, yeah

[@andyslade8952]

Weltklasse !!!

[@ericparker1346]

at 5:57 Martin Briley- I love you!! That accent bump!! Heeheee

[@johannagibbons9556]

Love it smile😢😂 2:51 2:55

[@DrambuieOnTheRocks]

Motown lovvvvvves you forever!!

[@sisseljahnsen6972]

Great!!

[@johannagibbons9556]

kove it

[@astridhardt]

❤

[@KBriody53]

👍✌️

[@emiliocosta8060]

Duele ver a un extraordinario músico como Mick Ronson actuar de comparsa de un músico vulgar como Hunter.

[@ericparker1346]

This song could be dedicated to the F.O.H. sound guy! Man!! Graphic equalizer its over on the right...

[@highlandhen]

Cannea do more.

[@toddhuber8989]

Love IH and MR and the song...absolutely HATE what Rockpalast passed off as lighting...horrible

[@cv507]

kb tryce to be mr wöndäre v v