No. That was The Kingsmen.
It came from a book written 1966, by willard mcmanus.
He's called Ian Hunter. He joined in 1969 and is famous for his long blonde curly hair and dark sunglasses. He later had and a not so successful solo career. He is now 70 and lives in America.
Bess Rogers "We Believe In You" (2011 Mott's For Tots commercial) http://www.bessrogers.com Ingrid Michaelson "Be OK" (2009)
Mick Ralphs was their guitarist from 1969-'73; he left Mott the Hoople to form Bad Company with Paul Rogers in 1974. Mick Ronson was his replacement.