Mott the Hoople: the dudes abide

They had a No 3 hit and a wild cult following – but somehow, they never made it big. Now Mott the Hoople are having another go. The only problem: the band haven't spoken for 30 years. John Harris listens in on the reunion'If we don't do it now, we'll never do it," says Ian Hunter, 70 years old, though he looks closer to 50. Then a smile. "I just want to know what it'll feel like." It's early Wednesday afternoon, in a cavernous modern hotel next to Tower Bridge in London. Hunter, his eyes...

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