Band Overview Formed: 1966 in Carshalton, Surrey, England Classic line-up (1973–1976 peak): Les Gray – lead vocals Rob Davis – guitar Ray Stiles – bass Dave Mount – drums Style & Sound Pure Chinnichap bubblegum-glam: stomping drums, handclaps, infectious choruses, cheeky lyrics, and massive sing-along appeal. Mud were one of the most commercially successful British glam acts of the 1970s, scoring 15 Top 40 singles between 1973 and 1976, including three UK No. 1s. Essential UK