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As the leader of seminal seventies band Mott the Hoople, Ian Hunter ripped straight through the hypocrisy and broken ideals of the hippie generation, cutting a jagged swath through popular music and paving the way for the punk rock revolution. Hunter`s interpretation of the David Bowie-penned classic `All the Young Dudes` made him an icon and further work with legendary Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson cemented his position as underground rock `n` roll royalty. After Mott the Hoople`s final break-up in 1974, Ian Hunter pressed on as a solo artist releasing 11 solo albums to date. Now, with Shrunken Heads, the man that has influenced bands from The Clash to Oasis is still affecting today`s most groundbreaking artists (Jeff Tweedy collaborates on three tracks), recording with his beloved band (Soozie Tyrell [E Street Band] Graham Maby [Joe Jackson] among other luminary sidemen) and offering characteristically wry commentary on today`s political climate. (Yep Roc)
