Mud (band)

UK glam rock band

Mud were a British glam rock band. They formed in February 1966. Their early success came in a pop and then glam rock style. Later hits were influenced by 1950s rock and roll. They are best remembered for their hit singles "Dyna-mite" , "Tiger Feet", which was the United Kingdom's best-selling single of 1974, and "Lonely This Christmas," which reached Christmas number 1 in December 1974. After signing to Rak Records and teaming up with songwriters/producers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the band had fourteen UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including three number ones. Their members were; Les Gray (vocals), Rob Davis (guitar), Ray Stiles (bass), and Dave Mount (drums).

Mud in the year 1974. From the left to the right, Dave Mount, Ray Stiles, Les Gray, Rob Davis.

Mud officially ended in 2004 when their lead singer, Les Gray, died.