(27 Nov 2009) Mott The Hoople were recognized by Nordoff Robbins with the Tartan Clef Legend Award, in a ceremony on 27 Nov 2009 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, and Martin Chambers were there to receive the award, and performed two songs with Joe Elliott's Down n' Outz (and special guest oor Wullie on kazoo.)
(02 Nov 2009) Mott The Hoople were recognized by Classic Rock magazine with the 2009 Comeback of the Year award. Mick Ralphs and Martin Chambers were in attendance at the event, and Ian Hunter made an appearance through a videotaped segment. (Photo of Mick Ralphs generously provided by Ross Halfin at www.rosshalfin.com)
(27 Oct 2009) There has been much speculation and rumour about Buffin's health. Therefore, in order to clarify the situation and put a stop to some of the wilder rumours, we can confirm that, sadly, Buffin has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Physically, he is as fit as a fiddle and is bearing his illness with great fortitude and typical good humour. He was absolutely stunned and delighted by his reception at HMV Apollo, Hammersmith, London and despite the toll the experience took on him, felt it was worth everything to be able to be on stage doing what he loves best. All of the messages of support and encouragement from the Mott The Hoople fans have given him a huge boost in what is a very difficult time and he would like to thank you all. He would especially like to thank the other band members, Verden, Ian, Mick and Pete and also Martin Chambers, who were kindness itself and looked after him like a brother during the rehearsals and their stay in London.
He is being looked after at present by his partner Jean who has known him since they were at school together in Ross on Wye and she, as his Power of Attorney, has, and will continue, to ensure that Buffin is fully involved in any Mott The Hoople matters and decisions whether related to past matters or future.
Any Press/Media enquires please contact:
Peter Purnell
CeeDee Management, ENGLAND
Phone 44 1449 782188
Email peter@angelair.co.uk
(18 Sep 2009) This is your exclusive opportunity to order the live CD of the reunion gig of the year! October 1, 2009 saw the live return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time: Mott The Hoople. It has been 40 years since this highly influential band formed in 1969, and over 35 years since the original line-up played together. It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have recorded the band at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 1st October and created an instant CD for fans to take home.
This limited edition live CD is the ONLY recording of the Mott The Hoople reunion show. Presented in bespoke artwork, this is an exclusive 3 CD set featuring songs from their classic albums. Order now to avoid disappointment! Visit the Concert Live website for ordering information.
(18 Sep 2009) As many of you will know, over the past few years, Buffin's health has not been too good, therefore, it has been decided, with great reluctance and despite his fervent desire, that he will be unable to participate as fully as he would have wished in the up-coming concerts in Monmouth and Hammersmith.
He has been practising hard with the other members of Mott the Hoople for the past five weeks and he will be at both venues and will participate as much as it is felt his health will allow. It will be obvious to anyone who knows him that he would be devasted to miss what, after all this time, has been his dream, that is to say, to have all the original members of Mott the Hoople back on stage together, playing to all the loyal fans who also had the same dream.
In view of this, Martin Chambers (the Pretenders), also a 'Herefordshire lad', an exceptional drummer himself and a huge admirer of Buffin, will take over the drummer's chair when Buffin feels he is not able to.
However, despite all this, please be assured that Buffin will be there and Mott the Hoople will be re-united on stage again.
Press-please contact:
Peter Purnell
CeeDee Management peter@angelair.co.uk
44 1449 782188 (UK number)
(12 Sep 2009) Mott The Hoople are featured with a 6-page 'Comeback Special' cover story in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine (UK), which is available on newstands now. 'One Of The Boys' appears on the free CD that comes with the issue.
(08 Sep 2009) Mott The Hoople have announced TWO warmup gigs at the Blake Theatre in Monmouth, Wales on Friday, 25 Sep 2009 and Saturday, 26 Sep 2009. There are less than 500 tickets available for each show, and they went on sale Friday, 14 Aug 2009 (Saturday show) and Wednesday, 9 Sep 2009 (Friday show). See the Blake Theatre page for ticket information.
(9 Aug 2009) Mick Ralphs was interviewed for an article in the Sunday Times (9 Aug 2009) about the upcoming Mott The Hoople reunion shows. You can find a link to the story here: The Times Online
Mott The Hoople were added to the Mojo Magazine Hall of Fame at the 2009 ceremony unveiling the Mojo Honours List, held at the Brewery in London on 11 June 2009. The band were inducted by Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliott, one of the group's most prominent fans. In addition to Mott The Hoople, The Zombies' Odessey And Oracle took home the Classic Album Award, Phil Lynott received the Icon Award, and Yoko Ono received the Lifetime Achievement Award. You can see Mojo's YouTube video of the induction event below, and also read news stories about the event from Mojo Magazine, Sky News, and Hereford Times.
Mott The Hoople are featured in a twelve-page article in the May, 2009 issue of Mojo Magazine in the UK. They also have a track on the bonus CD included with the magazine.
Mott The Hoople ... 35 years since they left the stack-heeled world of glam flailing, the missing link between The Rolling Stones and The Clash are back. MOJO’s Kris Needs, the band’s former fanclub chairman, guides us through the full Mott saga. Brace yourself for a real teenage riot!
Mott The Hoople announce the final dates of their HMV Hammersmith Apollo residency. The original nights two nights (2nd & 3rd October) sold out in a weekend, and the first additional night (1st October) has now also sold out. So due to high levels of public demand, Mott The Hoople have added two final shows at the Apollo on the 5th and 6th October.
Due to exceptional public demand, Mott The Hoople has added a third night at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday, 1st October. Tickets are on sale now! It appears that both the Oct 2 and the Oct 3 gigs have already sold out.
The return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time, it has been 40 years since the highly influential Mott The Hoople formed in 1969. Mott The Hoople return to The Hammersmith Apollo – scene of near riots following their shows in ’73 and recorded for the legendary Mott The Hoople Live album. This will be the first time the original line-up has played together for over 35 years.
It is fitting that the 2009 shows are at Hammersmith Apollo – this is where one side of the famous Mott The Hoople Live album was recorded in 1973 and was the venue they had to play twice in one day to satisfy ticket demand, the second show ending in near riot when the curtain came down on their final encore.
Who knows what will happen this time but these are sure to be historic gigs. Thanks to name-checks from Rock & Roll stars over the last 40 years and regular plays on radio, TV and film (All The Young Dudes is the lead song on the Juno soundtrack and features in many more), Mott The Hoople’s audience is getting younger. Whatever age, expect an audience which has an unshakeable belief in Rock & Roll.
In an era of band reformations, it will be still be shocking to their legions of fans that Mott The Hoople have decided to reform, with their original line-up, to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Shocking but thrilling to fans who include Primal Scream, Morrissey, The Clash, REM, Queen, Blur and more ...