Mott the Hoople Drummer Dale Griffin has died

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Mott the Hoople Drummer Dale Griffin has died

Postby Tom McCauley » Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:29 pm

I've just read on the news that the drummer for "Mott the Hoople", Dale Griffin has died at the age of 67. He was diagnosed with Alzhiemers.
He was a founder member of the group, best known for classic tracks Roll Away The Stone and All The Young Dudes.

The latter was written and produced by David Bowie, who sang backing vocals on the track.

The band, who made eight albums during their five-and-a-half year existence, reformed to mark their 40th anniversary in 2009 - but Griffin was too ill to take part.

He died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night, said Peter Purnell from record label Angel Air records.

He called Griffin "one of the nicest, friendly and talented men I have ever known."

"All he ever wanted was for his beloved Mott The Hoople to reform and it was his determination that achieved that very feat in 2009 but sadly by then he was too ill to perform at the five sold-out dates - though he did join the band for encores."


RIP Dale.
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