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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars in 1972 (l-r): guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, David Bowie and drummer Mick Woodmansey
Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.
Alan Merrill of Anglo-American pop group Arrows, 1975. The band had their own TV series on Granada ITV from 1976 to 1977.
“I Wanted to Say It Loud and Clear”: Alan Merrill on Writing “I Love Rock ’N’ Roll” The amazing story of Joan Jett’s runaway hit.
Marc Bolan with Gibson Les Paul in 1972.
Watch this Unmissable Film of Marc Bolan Playing His Late ‘50s Gibson Les Paul with T. Rex in the Heyday of Glam Rock This rare concert footage captures the band at the height of their success.
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