The Mick Ronson story : turn and face the strange
Creed, Rupert, 1955-2022
Book
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. 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.
Main title:
The Mick Ronson story : turn and face the strange / Rupert Creed and Garry Burnett.
Author:
Creed, Rupert, 1955-, author
Imprint:
Carmarthen : McNidder & Grace, 2022.
Collation:
272 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780857162267 (pbk)
Dewey class:
787.87166092BRON
Language:
English
Related title:
The Mick Ronson story : turn and face the strange
Subject:
BRN:
1023836