One of them was Ian's admission that Man Overboard had been 'obliterated' by the MTH shows, an opinion I gave earlier on this blog. Where does it end? But he did get Ian to say a few interesting things. So Joe was everywhere - a fan, a journalist, a support act, a backup vocalist. Ian Hunter: One thing I missed in my stay in London was this interview with Ian and Joe Elliott in the Independent. (But when Ian said Tuesday that 'Pete's still undecided,' the implication is that the other three are decided). If it's just Ian, Mick and Verden calling themselves MTH, my interest meter is way down. Pete, you haven't got another 35 years to play the Hamlet role.

All I can say is, fans loved seeing him up there again, he looked great and can still perform. Pete Watts: He's saying he doesn't know if he wants to do anymore. Steve Holley would be another capable choice. Martin's role in these shows is being applauded across the board. The Great Pretender (I stole that, it's great) was listed as a support musician on these shows and probably got less of a cut, but I can't see that happening again. Martin Chambers would be the ideal replacement, but complications with his own management or the Pretenders might scotch that idea. I thought they should have given him an introduction on Friday and Saturday, but then I realized they didn't introduce Verden Allen either. I thought the way they handled his situation was classy and appropriate. And with the reunion buzz done, he probably wouldn't even appear at subsequent performances. The drums: Buffin is out of the question.

Here are the issues - remember, I know nothing:

I don't think we're talking years of wait this time. And I could see this happening in May, the same month as the 1974 Broadway shows. Nothing larger, or smaller, would make financial sense. I still say the most likely course is a two- or three-day residency at a mid-sized New York venue such as Nokia Theatre at Times Square. How much of that was based on pure nostalgia is a matter of opinion, but there must be short-term demand for more. There's no doubt the band will get offers in the immediate aftermath. There is no better.ДЇive nights at Hammersmith are behind us, and we're all wondering if that was the end for Mott the Hoople. I was out of my mind.ДЇinally, Mott the Hoople played again and after 35 years of waiting, I was in the front row. My lasting memory will be of pounding the stage from seat A7 and screaming along to The Moon Upstairs. As I've said, I wish they'd mixed the setlist at least a bit from night to night, and I wish they'd given some light to Bender and Fisher. But I think this MTH experience - from the day in January the shows were announced until today - was the perfect topic for blogging, for me anyway. I could easily rattle off 20 things I'd do differently, and better, if the opportunity arises again. It will have a good home and a prominent display. Thanks to Keith for being my running mate in London, to Spike Lavender for the Fruit Fusion, and to Toni for graciously allowing me to keep a Martin Chambers drumstick that by the laws of fair play should have been his. The trip was all I could ask for, with the visit to Ireland and the three MTH shows being experiences of a lifetime. I'd especially like to thank those who took the time to help me by providing content: Mike (RTM) for the Monmouth setlist, Toni (Platform Boots) and Mal for the details on the Monday and Tuesday shows, Madeline for providing links and event information, Steve for the Monmouth pictures, Keith and Morgan for sitting for the videos. I'd like to thank anyone who visited me, and I hope you found it entertaining, fun and worth your while.

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