The Mick Ronson Story
Turn and Face the Strange
Published on 15. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-85716-226-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
'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.
Reviews / Votes
'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 PostMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Pembroke Dock
United Kingdom
Illustrations
30 black and white illustrations and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85716-226-7 (9780857162267)
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09/2022
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
FOREWARD
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1- Childhood and Early Years 1946-1963
CHAPTER 2 - First Bands 1963-1966
CHAPTER 3- The Rats Part One 1966- 1968
CHAPTER 4- The Rats Part Two 1968-1970
CHAPTER 5- Bowie, Hype and the Man Who Sold the World 1970
CHAPTER 6 - From Ronno to Ziggy 1970-1971
CHAPTER 7 - Ziggy Played Guitar 1972
CHAPTER 8 - Ziggy's Rise and Fall 1973
CHAPTER 9 - From Sideman to Frontman 1973-1974
CHAPTER 10 - Musician & Producer for Hire 1974-1977
CHAPTER 11- The Long Road Home 1977- 1993
CHAPTER 12 - The Legacy
APPENDICES:
Who's Who
Mick Ronson Timeline
Bands & Artists that Mick worked with as a Musician and/or Producer
Mick Ronson Map of Hull
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Photo Credits
Index
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1- Childhood and Early Years 1946-1963
CHAPTER 2 - First Bands 1963-1966
CHAPTER 3- The Rats Part One 1966- 1968
CHAPTER 4- The Rats Part Two 1968-1970
CHAPTER 5- Bowie, Hype and the Man Who Sold the World 1970
CHAPTER 6 - From Ronno to Ziggy 1970-1971
CHAPTER 7 - Ziggy Played Guitar 1972
CHAPTER 8 - Ziggy's Rise and Fall 1973
CHAPTER 9 - From Sideman to Frontman 1973-1974
CHAPTER 10 - Musician & Producer for Hire 1974-1977
CHAPTER 11- The Long Road Home 1977- 1993
CHAPTER 12 - The Legacy
APPENDICES:
Who's Who
Mick Ronson Timeline
Bands & Artists that Mick worked with as a Musician and/or Producer
Mick Ronson Map of Hull
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Photo Credits
Index