The Mick Ronson Story by Rupert Creed
This is the new leading biography of guitarist, songwriter, arranger, producer and musician Mick Ronson. Most famous for his critical contribution to David Bowie's spectacular live band, the Hull-based Spiders from Mars, and studio albums including Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane. Mick also helped produce Lou Reed's Transformer, released five solo studio albums, performing in bands with Ian Hunter, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan as well as working with many other musicians. 'I am very proud of my father's career achievements and the quality of the music he created both as a guitarist and as a producer. I'm sure I've passed on the 'Ronson' musical gene to my daughter who plays piano beautifully. Who knows maybe one day the musical legacy will continue.' Nick Ronson This is an authentic story of a boy from a council estate from Hull who achieved international rock god status. Set in a time of seismic social change, with colliding cultures of personal and community identity, image and fashion, gender roles and sexual freedom. This book explores Mick Ronson's life and career with his friends, fans and fellow musicians. This book is based on the successful show Turn and Face the Strange. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, friends and family and those who knew him.
'Carefully crafted, it collects anecdotes and insights from family, friends and fellow musicians into his genius - and genial - character.. Rupert and Garry charts Ronson's life, from the moment his mother realised the gift he had, through his early struggles to achieve his ambition, the Bowie years, and onwards to the many collaborations with top musicians as producer and arranger.' Yorkshire Post
Rupert Creed, writer of Made in Hull - the opening event for Hull City of Culture. He co-wrote Turn and Face the Strange to celebrate the life and music of Mick Ronson. He was Producer for the BBC Peoples War project and has written and presented several documentary features for BBC Radio 4. Garry Burnett, established author and leading authority on Mick Ronson, co-wrote the critically-acclaimed stage show Turn and Face the Strange, the Story of Mick Ronson. He has most recently worked in collaboration with drummer John 'Cambo' Cambridge on his autobiography Bowie, Cambo & All the Hype.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857162267 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857162268 |
| Title | The Mick Ronson Story |
| Author | Rupert Creed |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McNidder & Grace |
| Year published | 2022-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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