Mud | |
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Also known as | Dum (1974) Ring (1979–1980) |
Origin | Carshalton, Greater London, England |
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Members | Rob Davis Ray Stiles Keith Read Pete Phipps |
Past members | Les Gray Dave Mount Andy Ball Brian Tatum Margo Buchanan |
Mud II | |
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Also known as | Les Gray's Mud (1980-2004) |
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Members | Syd Twynham Chris Savage Marc Michalski Chris Millward |
Past members | Les Gray Stuart Amesbury Cherie Beck Dale Fry Rob John Nick Richie Tim Fish Mark Hatwood Kevin Fairburn John Berry Wole Rother Phil Wilson |
Mud are an English glam rock band, formed in February 1966. Their earlier success came in a pop and then glam rock style, while later hits were influenced by 1950s rock and roll and rockabilly,[1] and they are best remembered for their hit singles "Dyna-mite", "Tiger Feet", which was the UK's best-selling single of 1974, and "Lonely This Christmas" which reached Christmas number 1 in December 1974. After signing to Rak Records and teaming up with songwriters/producers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the band had fourteen UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including three number ones.[2]