The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll
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"The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" | ||
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Single by Mott the Hoople | ||
from the album The Hoople | ||
B-side(s) | "Rest in Peace" | |
Released | 1974 | |
Format | 7" single | |
Recorded | January-February 1974 | |
Genre | Glam rock | |
Length | 3:26 | |
Label | CBS Records/Columbia Records | |
Writer(s) | Ian Hunter | |
Producer(s) | Mott the Hoople | |
Chart positions | ||
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Mott the Hoople singles chronology | ||
"Roll Away the Stone" (1973) |
"The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" (1974) |
"Foxy, Foxy" (1974) |
"The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" is a single released by Mott The Hoople. It makes reference to Mott as "96 decibel freaks," a reference to efforts by British politicians of the time to limit the volume of live musical performances to that level. [citation needed]