The Hoople is the seventh (and final) studio album by British rock band Mott the Hoople. The album peaked in the UK Albums Chart at No. 11, whilst its highest chart rating in the US was No. 28. It was the 85th best selling album of 1974 and was voted 16th best album of 1974 by the readers of Creem magazine. A remastered and expanded version was released by Sony BMG on the Columbia Legacy label in Europe in 2006. This was the only album to feature guitarist Ariel Bender, replacing Mick Ralphs (who nevertheless appeared on two tracks), and the last album to feature vocalist Ian Hunter before his departure for a solo career. The album's cover features a stylised portrait of Kari-Ann Moller (with the band members in her hair), who also graces the cover of Roxy Music's 1972 debut album. Mott the Hoople: Ian Hunter – vocals, rhythm guitar, piano Pete Overend Watts – bass guitar, vocals, lead vocals on "Born Late '58", rhythm guitar, 12-string guitar Dale "Buffin" Griffin – drums, vocals, percussion Ariel Bender – lead guitar, vocals, slide guitar Morgan Fisher – keyboards, synthesizer Additional personnel Howie Casey – tenor saxophone on 1 2 3 7 Jock McPherson – baritone saxophone on 1 2 7, tenor saxophone on 1 2 7 Mike Hurwitz – cello on 2 Lynsey De Paul – backing vocals on 3 9 Mick Ralphs – backing vocals on 7, rhythm and lead guitar on 9 (Ariel added harmony lead line) Graham Preskett – violin on 8, conductor on 8, tubular bells on 8 Barry St. John, Sue and Su