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Mott the Hoople is a comic picaresque novel by the American writer Willard Manus, published in 1966. It follows Norman Mott, whose experiences provide the basis for the book's satirical and road-oriented narrative. The title later became widely known because the English rock band Mott the Hoople adopted it as its name, although the novel and the band are separate works.
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Did the rock band Mott the Hoople get its name from this novel?
Yes. Producer Guy Stevens suggested the name after reading Willard Manus's 1966 novel, reportedly while he was serving a prison sentence for drug offenses. The band, which had been playing under the name Silence, became Mott the Hoople when it signed to Island Records.
What is the novel Mott the Hoople about?
It is a comic picaresque tale following Norman Mott through a series of satirical road adventures across mid-1960s America. It mixes bravado, misjudgment, and social satire in the tradition of the picaresque novel.
How is the novel connected to the band's hit records?
The band Mott the Hoople, fronted by Ian Hunter, took only its name from the book, not its content. The group is best known for the 1972 single 'All the Young Dudes', written and produced for them by David Bowie.
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