Mott the Hoople - 'American Pie / Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll' (Azkena Rock Festival 2018)

[@robindimaio3774]

Ian Hunter IS the Gold standard of Rock and Roll

[@AFloridaSon]

True. Although, it's a shame that he knew it, otherwise he may have stayed with Mott The Hoople, and given us more hits to enjoy all along.

[@tanyavernon8459]

Ian Hunter is a true rock icon, I had the privilege of seeing him about 8 or 9 years ago, he closed with "Dudes" and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up, absolutely wonderful!

[@michaelhaskey6044]

Ian Hunter. Morgan Fisher. And the amazing Ariel Bender How can you not love this. Simply wonderful

[@Barb5001]

I have to disagree about Luther ( Arial bender) . He was never a great guitar player His style is just extreme overkill on a few notes It was great in studio recordings as it was an integral part of Mott's classic sound . However, live in these latter day videos, .he is just very annoying ... visually and sonically

[@stevenlornie1261]

@@Barb5001 Talk for yourself. He's mental, very fun.

[@DrRossi1]

78 years on this concert. Respect!!

[@mickuljatheseagull]

Man, did I love Mott the Hoople when I was in my teans.

[@davidholmes171]

One of the best bands ever

[@jimbomartin8979]

The Great Mott the Hoople ,theyre still doing it !!! After all these years (with a little help from the Ranters) History should show that Ian Hunter is Britains top songwriter and performer ,but sadly it wont .People and bands in the know will laud Hunter but the press nah !!! H of F no chance !! but does he care ?? nah

[@cantona57]

jimbo martin you are so right. He toured the US las year and I caught him at the Fillmore in Francisco and I could not believe the show he put on. Guys half his age would struggle to keep up. A legend, who hardly cares if he gets credit now. He knows, and both you and I know.

[@jamiewesson898]

your wrong he always has good reviews from the press its not there fault his records dont sell as well as they should

[@LEWFROST2]

they did have 1 good album # thanks to BOWIE

[@daveash7336]

I agree with you about the Hall of Fame. Todd Rundgren will not be there anytime soon. But, I think that they both are great and so talented. I am pretty sure that Todd probably enjoys the noteriety of not being inducted.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

I was at the riotous Bradford gig when the police were called ("when you get a little buzz, send for the fuzz") and which caused Ian to write "The golden age of rock and roll". I might have accidentally inspired the "screaming for the face at the window" line when I pointed out to my friends that Ian was watching the crowds from a high window in St. Georges Hall, and within seconds everyone was looking up and yelling. Best live band EVER ! 😀

[@tededuncan2306]

Ian and company always had a unique sound that could not be duplicated. 👏

[@ronno108]

That was pure fun!

[@JapanInterCulture]

Keyboard solos - FAB-ulous! Thank you, Morgan.

[@BernardColdwell]

I likes me a bit of Mott The Hoople, happy to see them still out there. This looks like a good gig, enjoyed the quality of the clip too :)

[@alanblott4559]

I remember the 'Circus' tour......... Early 70s? Love them then and love 'em now.

[@ryanbyrne259]

Amazing

[@6202191190]

Thank´s for a great trip.

[@FRATZROCKET]

I saw this in 74. Going 4/9 in Boston. Thanks you God.

[@Mike.o.s.b]

Absolutely brilliant. I remember the Guys and this Song when they were in their Top of the Pops days. Brings back memories.

[@AppleMan531]

Would love to see Mott the Hoople play in New York. My friend Ralph saw Mott the Hoople play on Broadway in NYC and the opening act was Queen.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

I saw them on that tour too, but a week or two after they played NYC. They had a giant puppet head on either side of the stage which lit up (maybe during “Marionette”). Imagine Queen as an opening act though!

[@markbowles2382]

i can't help it... I love that song...makes you think there must be SOME truth in it...Ian, Morgan, and Luther are still pullin it off... "It's good for your body - It's good for your soul - oh oh, oh oh, thats right, the golden age of rock 'n roll....THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE UPLOAD... REALLY TAKES ME BACK....I've got honaloochie boogie cueing up in my brain at this very instant....thanks again.

[@guybrandywine1054]

Saw them last weekend at ramblin' man and still awesome. I have a massive signed Ian Hunter poster that I got when I put him on with his rant band

[@rosemarymills1671]

Ian Hunter at 80 (?) is best lookin' man I know, and his voice, well I love accents, and his is a thrill, and such verve! I especially like "All the young Dudes" with Dave Gilmour (didn't he and David Bowie perform together some? He gets so "one with the audience"! Just love it!

[@jsdoggg96]

I love this.

[@WiltshireBooks]

kin ace, saw them in London about 2018/19, a very good night

[@ShirlRPilote]

Allo....lovin' Ian...heartbreaker....

[@michaelhiggs8657]

All it needed was Thunder Thighs!

[@janc819]

Fantastic!!

[@azwris]

Legend..

[@sibeex]

That wonderful schizoid guitar solo that only Mr Bender can play - delicious, all of it!

[@raymondbonington9355]

There is something about the name of a band that sells , Mott will always sell more than the name Ian hunter or even Ian Anderson can never sell as many tickets as the name jethro Tull although most know both Ian's write most of the songs , even Jeff Lynne had to stick elo on the posters and he does everything .

[@AppleMan531]

Is that Steve Holley from Wings on drums?

[@charliemoon4394]

Yes it is. He's been playing with Ian for 30 years.

[@aleksmccartney96]

Was there more from this concert being filmed or streamed?

[@dassmith8935]

God !

[@DanniKrash]

Anybody have footage of them performing Alice???

[@marcstevens8576]

Question- when was the last time Mick played with them?

[@johnbarron1343]

ian hunter is god...

[@cricketbat09]

Why is Mr Pastry dressed like Kermit?

[@nqj24541]

イアンハンター79歳かよバケモンやなw

[@ultrakool]

he must be pushing 90 by now

[@lizkrinsky5209]

80 when this was filmed. He will turn 84 June 3, 2023.

[@LEWFROST2]

i saw Mott The Hoople 5 times in the 70ties.....never by design. they were always on the ticket with bands i would pay to see like Queen...Aerosmith...Blue Oyster Cult...Kansas and so forth....i admit 1 of the 5 shows was good. it was good as Mick Ralphs laid down some fine guitar lines and solos....he left the band for Bad Company and MOTT was fancy costumes and nice big boots with very vanilla like shows from that point on....average at best. Aerosmith blew em off the stage and i felt bad at how a crazed crowd gave MOTT a "polite" applause as the headliner....Aerosmith should have headlined but the promoters messed that up bad. this version of MOTT should be worth $10 per ticket....anything more and you're getting ripped off!!!

[@MrDeterioration]

Bender remains one of the worst guitar players I've ever heard. His solo during Golden Age is simply excruciating. And he looks like a clown.

[@davidsleger5824]

oh, you mean the overgrown leprechaun?

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Yep! Saw them with Ariel just after the great Mick Ralphs left for Bad Co. and man was I disappointed! He really sucked.

[@BanalayerPete1972]

Luther / Ariel was honestly brilliant in Spooky Tooth. In Mott ('73/'74), he was sometimes up to that standard, sometimes not. At these shows, he was way down in the mix, and quite right too.

[@dandelcastillo8176]

yeesh ! crap mix

[@stephenjamesdonnelly8741]

Great song Sadly voice is fckd

[@jamsid33]

Justin Beiber is so much better