@rocktenniscat Croydon is where Mott (who were on the verge of calling it a day) met David Bowie, and, so the story goes, he wrote 'Dudes' for them on the floor of his publisher's office. The rest - as they say - is history...
One of the best performers ever, although his young side-kick Andy looked like sheet. But, if not for Andy, Ian would have spent the rest of his life at home. Thank you both for a wonderful Birthday Party at BB Kings, Times Square, NYC several years ago.
@Peterr1218 The Andy on stage that night (on keyboards) was Andy Burton. The Andy you're referring to - who single-handedly got Mr Hunter back on his feet again - is the former lead guitarist with the Rant Band, Andy York.
Jesse was there also. Tho' Ian may not be in the HOF in Cleveland, but you can bet your *ss that if humanity is still around 100 years from now, Ian's name will be quoted along with Dylan, Lennon, McCartney, Springsteen et al, with the best of them!
What a great night... I was at the show - came over from Buffalo specifically for it, & sat in 2nd row. And of course got right up front for these two songs. Feared the rain would wash it out, but sun broke through in the nick of time and couldn't have asked for better. Glad Ian did it and hope he'll come back soon to the left side of the state.
Are yo a little bit drunk ther Ian :-D
MusicManiac2008 10 months ago
So....what actually happened in Croyden then?
rocktenniscat 1 year ago
@rocktenniscat Croydon is where Mott (who were on the verge of calling it a day) met David Bowie, and, so the story goes, he wrote 'Dudes' for them on the floor of his publisher's office. The rest - as they say - is history...
BornLate56 1 year ago
@BornLate56 - Thanks for that! I've always loved the song....'nice to know the meaning behind Croydon.
rocktenniscat 1 year ago
Love ya, Ian Hunter. Kudos to Joe Elliott, he's always been a big supporter of Motts, Ian and Mick Ronson....
rocktenniscat 1 year ago
One of the best performers ever, although his young side-kick Andy looked like sheet. But, if not for Andy, Ian would have spent the rest of his life at home. Thank you both for a wonderful Birthday Party at BB Kings, Times Square, NYC several years ago.
Peterr1218 1 year ago
@Peterr1218 The Andy on stage that night (on keyboards) was Andy Burton. The Andy you're referring to - who single-handedly got Mr Hunter back on his feet again - is the former lead guitarist with the Rant Band, Andy York.
BornLate56 1 year ago
Great video, excellent quality ! (Ian isn´t bad either, hah hah)
originalzag 1 year ago
playing these in the car at the moment. Fabulous
stuff !
Magicbrianwood 2 years ago
Wow! This is fantastic!! Great footage! Two great songs!
I wish I could see him live...
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
ZiggyStardust35 2 years ago
Jesse was there also. Tho' Ian may not be in the HOF in Cleveland, but you can bet your *ss that if humanity is still around 100 years from now, Ian's name will be quoted along with Dylan, Lennon, McCartney, Springsteen et al, with the best of them!
BCK 2 years ago
Great Great Quality.
Maybe one of the best
I´ve seen for a real long
time. Thanks for that.
Best Michael/Falke58
Falke58 2 years ago
What a great night... I was at the show - came over from Buffalo specifically for it, & sat in 2nd row. And of course got right up front for these two songs. Feared the rain would wash it out, but sun broke through in the nick of time and couldn't have asked for better. Glad Ian did it and hope he'll come back soon to the left side of the state.
jtrocks11 2 years ago
Mint - quality.
Boschy pack the fags in!
adge1956 2 years ago
Great closing! Thanks for posting!
mottnianhunter 2 years ago
Thanks! Great vid, great camera..I've been looking for a god one,.I've been shopping around for one, so the tip is an added bonus.
Braindazzled 2 years ago
It was a small Canon HDV 1080i with the microphone turned on to shotgun.
kinskilee 2 years ago
Would you please tell me the specific model number, thank-you.
DREAMTIMENYC 2 years ago
What Brand & Model camera/camcorder did you use? It has very good sound recording.
DREAMTIMENYC 2 years ago
Thanks. I'll change it.
kinskilee 2 years ago
fyi, it's: Saturday Gigs/All The Young Dudes
frankieteardrop 2 years ago