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Johnnie meets former Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter as he releases his 20th solo album. He also celebrates 35 years of the Sex Pistols' iconic debut album, with Steve Jones.

All The Young Dudes - it's one of the most beloved rock songs of the 1970's, famously written and produced by David Bowie, becoming a hit for Mott The Hoople. Johnnie Walker meets the man that sang it, Ian Hunter.

Their sound and live shows heavily influenced the punk rock and new artists who followed as Mott The Hoople reached superstardom in the UK and the US. Ian Hunter left the band in 1974 and went on to have a successful solo career, often collaborating with Mick Ronson. Johnnie talks to Ian about how he went from a succession of manual jobs to fronting the band, that breakthrough hit, Bowie, Ronson and his career longevity.

Also on the show Johnnie marks 35 years since the controversial and iconic debut album from the Sex Pistols. Steve Jones remembers the recording of the album and the stories behind the tracks and why, in this Jubilee year, it still has so much impact.

1 hour, 56 minutes

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Sun 30 Sep 2012 15:00
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Music Played

  • Hour 1

    • Mott the Hoople

      Roll Away The Stone

      • Mott The Hoople - Greatest Hits.
      • CBS.

  • Blue Γ–yster Cult

    (Don't Fear) The Reaper

    • Chart Show Ultimate Rock - Various.
    • Hit.

  • Featured Album: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

    • Sex Pistols

      Holidays In The Sun

  • The Kinks

    Victoria

    • Arthur (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 1.

  • Exile

    Kiss You All Over

    • Billboard Top Hits: 1978 (Various).
    • Rhino.

  • Johnny Nash

    Stir It Up

    • More Music From Northern Exposure.
    • MCA.

  • Emerson, Lake & Palmer

    Lucky Man

  • Featured Album: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

    • Sex Pistols

      God Save The Queen

  • In conversation with Tony Visconti

    • T. Rex

      Childlike Men

  • Syreeta

    Your Kiss Is Sweet

    • Motown Hits Of Gold Vol.7 (Various).
    • Motown.

  • Hour 2

    • Bad Company

      Can't Get Enough

      • Driving Rock (Various Artists).
      • Global Records & Tapes.
      • 1.

  • David Bowie

    Young Americans

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Featured Album: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

    • Sex Pistols

      Anarchy In The UK

  • Neil Young

    After The Gold Rush

    • Neil Young - After The Gold Rush.
    • Reprise.
    • 2.

  • In conversation with Ian Hunter

    • Mott the Hoople

      All The Young Dudes

  • Ian Hunter

    Once Bitten, Twice Shy

  • Billy Swan

    I Can Help

    • Billboard Top Rock n Roll Hits - 1974.
    • Rhino.

  • Racing Cars

    They Shoot Horses Don't They

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1977 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Featured Album: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols

    • Sex Pistols

      Pretty Vacant

Broadcast

  • Sun 30 Sep 2012 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2