Ian Hunter

The Profile

British singer‑songwriter and former Mott the Hoople frontman, active since the 1960s. Launched a successful solo career in the mid‑1970s; known for Once Bitten, Twice Shy and Cleveland Rocks.

Frontman of Mott the Hoople; longtime collaborator with Mick Ronson; signature sunglasses and curly hair; acclaimed for literate, Dylan‑tinged songwriting and enduring live shows.

Four reviews sketch Ian Hunter as a resilient, Dylan-tinged rocker with glam roots and a sharp pen. Highlights include his 1975 debut, the 2001 Rant, Man Overboard, and a fiery 2007 Paris set. Writers praise his lived‑in voice, songwriting craft, and iconic cuts like Once Bitten Twice Shy and Cleveland Rocks. The 1975–83 singles set maps his evolution from raw rock ’n’ roll to more mainstream-leaning 80s moments.