Mick Ronson - The Spider with the Platinum Hair

Weird & Gilly

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MUSIC PRESS
06 April 2017

Music; Rock & Pop music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Biography: arts & entertainment

Mick Ronson will forever be known as one of the all-time greats in British Music

During the five years it has taken to collate this work, authors Weird and Gilly have spoken to over fifty family members, close friends and colleagues including exclusive interviews with Suzi Ronson, 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, Steve Harley, Bob Harris, Joe Elliott and a host of others.

As a result, this book provides a deeply intimate and compelling 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.

From his days as a mobile grocer to his performances at Wembley Stadium, this minutely detailed biography also includes scores of unpublished photographs and rare memorabilia.

After losing his battle with cancer, Mick passed away in the spring of 1993 at the young age of 46. This book is a salute to his remarkable music and legacy.

By: Weird & Gilly
Imprint: MUSIC PRESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781786062680
ISBN 10: 1786062682
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 06 April 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Weird and Gilly are professional rock fans who have spent more than 20 years researching the life of Mick Ronson. They live in Cleveland.