Trivia / Mott the Hoople

• Breakup Breakout: Mick Ralphs went on to become decently well known outside the band, but as a member of Bad Company.
• Career Resurrection: On the point of breaking up until "All the Young Dudes" finally gave them mainstream attention.
• Colbert Bump: Ian Hunter's solo song "Cleveland Rocks" is better known now due to The Presidents of the United States of America covering it as the theme for The Drew Carey Show.
• Promoted Fanboy: "All the Young Dudes" was written by Mott the Hoople superfan David Bowie.
• Solo Side Project: Ian Hunter wrote or co-wrote two songs for the Blue Öyster Cult; "Goin' Thru The Motions" on Spectres and "Let's Go" on The Revölution by Night.

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