Mott The Hoople

Mott the Hoople were an English rock band formed in Hereford, Herefordshire in 1966, originally under the name the Doc Thomas Group. The founding lineup included Mick Ralphs on guitar, Stan Tippins on vocals, Pete Overend Watts on bass, and Dale "Buffin" Griffin on drums. Organist Verden Allen joined in 1968. The band initially performed and recorded in Italy, releasing an eponymous album in 1967, and later used the names the Shakedown Sound and Silence for UK performances, producing demos that failed to secure a record deal.