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When Ian Hunter Is 'President'

Ian Hunter once is at once crafty and mindful of craft, striving mightily to make his music seem tossed off. Ross Halfin hide caption

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When Ian Hunter Is 'President'

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Despite its title, When I'm President isn't as political as Hunter's past couple of solo albums. Critic Ken Tucker says Hunter reaches back into rock's past while linking it firmly to the present.

When Ian Hunter Is 'President'

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Ian Hunter: Still Rocking Under The Radar
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World Cafe

Ian Hunter: Still Rocking Under The Radar

XPN

Known as the inventive hard-rock songwriter of the '70s band Mott the Hoople, Hunter has been highly influential over the years. His edgy hits established a punk-rock paradigm for artists such as The Clash, Kiss, R.E.M., Blur and Oasis, among many others.

Ian Hunter: Still Rocking Under The Radar

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World Cafe

Ian Hunter: Ageless and Energized

XPN

At 68, Hunter continues to create hard-driving, memorable music. But he remains most famous for his guitar heroics and vocals in the '70s glam favorite Mott the Hoople, which was instrumental in laying the foundation for punk and metal. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.

Ian Hunter: Ageless and Energized

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Ian Hunter in Concert

XPN

At 68, Hunter continues to create hard-driving, memorable music, but he remains most famous for his guitar heroics and vocals in the '70s glam favorite Mott the Hoople. Hear Hunter perform a concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

Ian Hunter in Concert

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