Mott the Hoople Drummer Dale Griffin Dies at 67

Dale Griffin, drummer for British glam-rock stalwarts Mott the Hoople, has died aged 67.

Peter Purnell of Mott’s label Angel Air Records told the BBC that Griffin died Sunday, Jan. 17. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a decade ago.

Griffin was a founding member of the group, which scored its biggest hit with theDavid Bowie-penned and produced anthem “All the Young Dudes.” The group’s songs also included “All the Way From Memphis” and “Roll Away the Stone.”

The band split by the mid-’70s and Griffin later worked as a producer for BBC live music sessions by bands including Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins and Pulp.

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