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Mud
While
I was doing a little research on this band I found out that
their sound never crossed the Atlantic. This is something
that both amazed and saddened me. For all those people not
to have heard this band in their hey day is such a missed
opportunity I can’t begin to tell you. The only advice
I can give to you U.S guys is to get Tiger Feet or Dyna-Mite
onto your turntable as soon as you can for you are missing
out on one of the hottest rock n roll bands of the mid 70’s.
They were such a fun group, never taking themselves seriously
and it showed right through from the singles to their live
performances.
They
began life in the 1966 as a pure rock n roll band with Les
Grey – Singer, Dave Mount – Drummer – Vocals,
Ray Stiles – Bass – Vocals and Rob Davis Lead
guitar & vocals, but it wasn’t until the early 70’s
when they were signed up by Mickie Most, the producer for
the RAK label, that they finally had some record success.
With a new songwriting/production team behind them in the
guise of Chinnichap they at last had some success. They again
released two singles *Crazy* & *Hypnosis* which this time
made the top twenty.
They
finally hit the big time later in that year by an amazing
quirk of fate.
Dyna-mite, a catchy rocking tune, which has been turned down
by The Sweet, was made into a top 5 single and with this the
Mud sound was born.
They quickly followed this up with the classic Tiger Feet,
which went to number one and stayed there for four weeks.
The next single The Cat Crept In, made the top 3 and Les’s
Presley impersonation did the band proud. They were out to
have fun and you could see it in their performances in concert
or on Top of the Pops.
They
released so many great singles but if I had to pick one or
two out as my favourites it would have to be, Tiger Feet –
still a party favourite, Lean on me – A cover of Bill
Withers which I in fact prefer and last of all but not least
Oh Boy the Buddy Holly cover.
Les
Grey very sadly died in November of this year, he will be
greatly missed but his music will live on.
I have to thank Tom for his help in making this page possible so if you want to find out more go to his superb site Mud Reborn
Find
Mud in the 70s Music Library
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