Long-lost glam band Mott the Hoople parties like it's 1974 at First Avenue

As one of only eight cities on the Brit band's first U.S. tour in 45 years, Minneapolis was treated to a spirited, unforgettable rock show.

April 3, 2019 at 4:38PM
Mott the Hoople at First Avenue.
Mott the Hoople at First Avenue. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Jon Bream

Critic / Reporter

Jon Bream has been a music critic at the Star Tribune since 1975, making him the longest tenured pop critic at a U.S. daily newspaper. He has attended more than 8,000 concerts and written four books (on Prince, Led Zeppelin, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan). Thus far, he has ignored readers’ suggestions that he take a music-appreciation class.

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