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Mick Ralphs, Co-Founder of Mott the Hoople, Dies at 81

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Mick Ralphs, a co-founder of the iconic rock band Mott the Hoople, has passed away at the age of 81. Ralphs was a key figure in the band, which had numerous hit singles including "All the Young Dudes" and "All the Way from Memphis." He later went on to form the band Bad Company, which had huge hits like "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Can't Get Enough." A memorial bench and plaque will be unveiled at MottFest, a three-day festival set to take place in Ross-on-Wye in October, to honor Ralphs and other musicians from the town.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mick Ralphs, co-founder of Mott the Hoople, has died at the age of 81.
  • Ralphs was a key figure in the band's success, playing alongside Ian Hunter and other musicians.
  • Mott the Hoople had numerous hit singles, including "All the Young Dudes" and "All the Way from Memphis."
  • Ralphs later formed the band Bad Company, which went on to achieve huge success.
  • Bad Company is due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year.
  • A memorial bench and plaque will be unveiled at MottFest in Ross-on-Wye to honor Ralphs and other musicians from the town.
  • Paul Rodgers, singer of Bad Company, has released a statement paying tribute to Ralphs, describing him as a friend, songwriting partner, and incredible guitarist.
  • Ralphs was part of several bands before forming Mott the Hoople, including The Doc Thomas Group and The Soulents.
  • Mott the Hoople reformed with Ian Hunter for several gigs in 2009, including a string of dates at Hammersmith Apollo.

Statistics:

  • Mick Ralphs died at the age of 81.
  • Bad Company is due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year.
  • Mott the Hoople had numerous hit singles, including "All the Young Dudes" (1972), "All the Way from Memphis" (1972), "Roll Away the Stone" (1972), and "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" (1974).
  • Bad Company had huge hits like "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Can't Get Enough."

Sources:

  • Monmouthshire Beacon (https://www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk/news/entertainment/three-choirs-festival-returns-to-hereford-with-premieres-and-revivals-804523)
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