On this day March 26 1980 Ian Hunter released his live album Welcome to the Club. The album captured the energy and attitude of Hunter’s solo performances following his time as the frontman for Mott the Hoople.
Welcome to the Club featured a mix of live versions of his solo material and a few Mott classics along with four new studio tracks. Backed by the talented Mick Ronson the performances were raw powerful and filled with rock and roll swagger. The album reached number 69 on the Billboard charts and became a favorite among fans for its honest and high energy delivery.
80s insight: The album included live renditions of songs like Cleveland Rocks and Once Bitten Twice Shy which had become signature tracks in Ian Hunter’s solo career.