A guitarist and songwriter, he ditched glam rock at its peak and scored with meatier stadium-rock anthems like “Can’t Get Enough” and “Feel Like Making Love.”

When Bowie's assistance led Mott the Hoople to fame, Ralphs found success in the glitter-rock world was a dead end

He was crucial to the sound of 1970s hits including “All the Young Dudes,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”