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44: 999: 250: 994: 359:. In January 2009 it was confirmed that Griffin and the other original members of Mott the Hoople would reform for three 40th anniversary reunion concerts in October 2009. Due to popular demand, the reunion was eventually extended to five shows. Having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Griffin only performed during the encores. 233:
and it was during this time he gained the nickname "Buffin". Griffin's bands during this time included the Silence and the Charles Kingsley Creation. He appeared on two singles in 1966 by Yemm and the Yemen. Also in 1966, again with Watts and also with
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re-formed Mott with guitarist Ray Major and vocalist Nigel Benjamin. Following the departure of Benjamin in 1976 the remaining members regrouped as
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was added and the group changed its name to the Shakedown Sound and then to Silence. In 1969 they moved to London and with the addition of
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member and songwriter John Fiddler, until their demise around 1978. During the 1980s, Griffin produced albums for
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Griffin died in his sleep on 17 January 2016 at the age of 67, exactly a week after former collaborator
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Following the departure of Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs, Griffin, along with Overend Watts and
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Dale's brother Bob, also a drummer, plays in Hereford Punk band, Terminal Rage.
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that included the track, "Girl Named Sandoz", which was featured on
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derisively referred to Griffin as 'Mott The Nipple').
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Dale "Buffin" Griffin
Griffin performing in 2009
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
Rock
hard rock
glam rock
Chrysalis
Vertigo
drummer
rock
Mott the Hoople
producer
BBC Radio 1
John Peel
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
Overend Watts
Mick Ralphs
Verden Allen
Ian Hunter

Morgan Fisher
British Lions
Medicine Head
Hanoi Rocks
The Cult
Department S
Is Vic There?
New Model Army

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