Mick Ronson was the guitarist for Ziggy Stardust, but he was also a whole lot more. This biography is crammed with numerous first-hand recollections by those who were closest to him. During the five years it has taken to collate this work, the authors have spoken to over 50 family members, close friends and colleagues including interviews with Suzi Ronson (wife), David and Maggi Ronson (brother and sister), Minnie Ronson (mother), Steve Popovich (manager), Lou Reed, Mick Jones, Ian Hunter, Chrissie Hynde, Glen Matlock, Cherry Vanilla (PR), Steve Harley, Bob Harris, Joe Elliott and a host of others. As a result, the book provides a deeply intimate insight into the life and times of an extraordinarily talented guitarist. A man who was tender and caring off the stage, yet fierce and electrifying on it. Jeff Beck, David Bowie, Ian Hunter and Annette Peacock are just a few of the names that were to become associated with the Mick Ronson legend. He toured with Bob Dylan, played with Mott the Hoople, worked with Lou Reed and produced an impressive number of albums with arresting originality. After losing his battle with cancer, Mick died in the spring of 1993 at the young age of 46. This book is a salute to his remarkable music and legacy.
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To the casual rock fan, Mick Ronson, if he is remembered at all, is remembered as someone who used to play guitar for David Bowie. Well, Ronson did do that, of course; as one of the Spiders From Mars, he helped propel Bowie to fame and stardom in the early 1970s. But Ronson was more than just Bowie's sideman. He also collaborated successfully with artists as varied as Ian Hunter, T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, Lou Reed, Roger McGuinn, The Pure Prairie League, Bob Dylan, and even David Cassidy. As a solo artist, Ronson released only a handful of solo albums during his lifetime, but they were excellent. Sadly, Ronson died of liver cancer in 1993 at the age of 46.
Over the span of about a decade, Weird & Gilly interviewed more than fifty of Ronson's colleagues, friends, and family members while researching this book. They clearly have a great deal of affection for their subject, and not without reason; as they explain in the introduction, they got to meet Ronson a few times during his stint with the Hunter-Ronson band, and found him to be friendly and accessible to his fans. Weird & Gilly do a great job of revealing the life and times of this underrated musician. A must for the library of any true fan of rock and pop!
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This biography of the late great Mick Ronson is very well written. It is filled with wonderful stories and comments from those who knew Mick well, both personally and professionally. It is written with respect for Mick, and does not exploit him. Ronno fans will be pleased with this book.
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This is an absolutely amazing book - not least because it's the only one out there devoted to Mick Ronson, an amazing guitarist and - as is made abundantly clear in the book - an amazing person as well. You get a sense of his kindness, warmth, humility, and brilliance. A beautiful person. It's full of stories, recollections, recording details, a very comprehensive discography, and more. Anyone interested in Mick will find it a treasure trove of information and a really enjoyable read. Anyone interested in the people he's worked with - Bowie, Ian Hunter, Lou Reed, and a host of other artists - will also find much to enjoy. Can't say enough good about the book. Deserves more than 5 stars.
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A mediocre book about an extraordinary person
Let me start by saying that my 3 star review is not a reflection on Mick Ronson or his music - we do love Ronno.
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Published 9 months ago by Angelman
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Brilliant for the True fan
This book is a great reference document for the true fan.
Although I found it a difficult read, I did find the depth of information to be of interest. Read more
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