Michael Ronson (26 May 1946 – 29 April 1993) [ 1 ] was an English musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer. He achieved critical and commercial success working with David Bowie as the guitarist of the Spiders from Mars.

Apr 10, 2019 · Mick Ronson’s work with David Bowie in the early 1970s changed the world of popular music forever, and the guitarist’s telepathic understanding with the Starman became the bedrock on which such iconic albums as Ziggy Stardust… and Aladdin Sane were laid.

Apr 25, 2017 · On October 20,1973, Mick Ronson played with David Bowie on stage for the last time in that decade. Only 200 people saw the appearance in the flesh, shot for NBC’s The Midnight Special. Dubbed The 1980 Floor Show, it was a strange day.

May 17, 2022 · In 1970, Mick Ronson changed the musical fortunes of David Bowie, a struggling singer-songwriter with two novelty hits behind him.

Jul 27, 2023 · Although forever linked to David Bowie’s breakthrough success – and what is, for many, Bowie’s golden era in the early ’70s – Mick Ronson’s career continued long after his departure from Bowie’s band, the Spiders from Mars.

Jun 9, 2018 · The absorbing, poignant documentary traces the life story and impact of guitarist Mick Ronson, who was an integral part of Bowie's creative evolution starting with 1970's "The Man Who Sold...

May 6, 2022 · Join us as we revisit the songs David Bowie wrote for arguably his most important collaborator, Spiders From Mars guitarist Mick Ronson.

Aug 24, 2024 · From acclaimed producer/director Jon Brewer, music icon David Bowie narrates this unprecedented celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso Mick Ronson – a rock hero virtually unknown despite his direct contribution and involvement in countless compositions, lyrics and recordings that changed the face of music forever.

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story: Directed by Jon Brewer. With David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Mary Finnigan, Bob Harris. The story of Mick Ronson, the guitar great who helped to create the sound of David Bowie's hugely influential glam rock years.

Feb 8, 2018 · Guitarist, arranger and songwriter Mick Ronson, who died in 1993 of liver cancer, is best known as David Bowie’s guitarist from the Spiders from Mars band, but he is a major factor in how Bowie...