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Diary of a Rock N' Roll Star

by Ian Hunter · 1974

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Bands such as Oasis, Nirvana and The Sex Pistols have all claimed to be influenced by Mott the Hoople. Ian Hunter's revealing tour diary was first published in 1974 to coincide with the band's global success. It gives an insight into life with a rock group on the road.

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EnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 160 pages

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