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David Bowie (1947 - 2016, left) performing with guitarist Mick Ronson (1946 1993) at a live recording of 'The 1980 Floor Show' for the NBC 'Midnight Special' TV show, at The Marquee Club in London, with a specially invited audience of Bowie fanclub members, 20th October 1973.

Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist

By Max Bell published

In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more.

Ronson's 'Ziggy Stardust' guitar as photographed by Lisa S. Johnson and featured in her book '108 Rock Star Guitars.' The body still shows signs of Ronson's message and signature from when he gave it to the Hard Rock Cafe. Johnson's latest book is 'Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock,' edited by Brad Tolinski.

The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom

By Christopher Scapelliti published

How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.

David Bowie albums 'Space Oddity,' 'The Man Who Sold the World,' 'Hunky Dory,' 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,' 'Alladin Sane,' and 'Pin Ups.'

“We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie

By Joe Bosso published

From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.'

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

By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.

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Mick Ronson

“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone

By Rod Brakes published

Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.

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Earl Slick and David Bowie sighted on August 4, 1987 at The China Club in New York City.

“When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon

By Joe Bosso published

As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.

Mick Ronson (left) and David Cassidy

The Little-Known Mick Ronson/David Cassidy Connection

By Michael Molenda published

In 1976, the teen idol – left behind by his former core audience and fighting to stay musically relevant – connected with one of the decade's great guitar heroes.

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Five of Mick Ronson's Greatest Guitar Moments

By Michael Molenda published

GP looks back on some of the glam-rock guitar god's most enduring six-string achievements.

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