Mick Ronson - Couverture souple

Weird & Gilly

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 190619114X ISBN 13 : 9781906191146

Editeur : Music Press Books, 2009

Synopsis

This book was painstakingly researched over five years using scores of primary interviews and first-hand recollections by those closest to Ronson, including: Suzi Ronson (wife), David and Maggie Ronson (brother and sister), Minnie Ronson (mother), Steve Popovich (manager), Lou Reed, Ian Hunter, Chrissie Hynde, Steve Harley, Joe Elliott and a host of others. Also includes scores of unpublished photographs, unseen rarities (including Ronson's own personal record collection) and an exhaustive discography. A fascinating read for anyone interested in Ronson, Bowie, Mott The Hoople and 1970's music as well as an in-depth insight into one of rock music's undeniable geniuses.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Mick Ronson was a lot more than just the guitarist for Ziggy Stardust. This world-first biography is crammed with first-hand recollections by those who were closest to him including a Foreword by his wife Suzi and a hand-written speech by his daughter Lisa. During the five years it has taken to collate this work, authors Weird and Gilly have spoken to over fifty family members, close friends and colleagues including exclusive interviews with Suzi Ronson, David and Maggi Ronson (brother and sister), Minnie Ronson (mother), Steve Popovich (manager), Lou Reed, Mick Jones, Ian Hunter, Chrissie Hynde, Glen Matlock, Cherry Vanilla , Steve Harley, Bob Harris, Joe Elliott and a host of others. As a result, this book provides a deeply intimate and compelling insight into the life and times of an extraordinarily talented guitarist. A man who was tender and caring off the stage, yet fierce and electrifying on it. Jeff Beck, David Bowie, Ian Hunter and Annette Peacock are just a few of the names that were to become associated with the Mick Ronson legend. He toured with Bob Dylan, played with Mott The Hoople, worked with Lou Reed and produced an impressive number of albums with arresting originality. From his days as a mobile grocer to his performances at Wembley Stadium, this minutely detailed biography also includes scores of unpublished photographs and unseen rarities including: a hand-written six-page autobiography by the man himself, love letters to his first girlfriend, family album photographs and an exhaustive discography. After losing his battle with cancer, Mick passed away in the spring of 1993 at the young age of 46. This book is a salute to his remarkable music and legacy. Fully revised and updated with scores of new unpublished photographs and even more rare memorabilia.

Biographie de l'auteur

Weird and Gilly have spent over two decades researching the life of unsung hero, guitarist Mick Ronson. Meeting as teenagers in a graphic arts program the authors bonded over David Bowie records. Since then, they have remained very active in the music and arts community; traveling, writing, collecting and managing independent music stores. After first meeting Ronson in 1988, the Cleveland based duo have documented his musical career in print, in photographs and on the web. The entire Ronson family and many of Mick's closest friends have shown their utmost support based on the writers extraordinary passion for their subject. Weird and Gilly are professional fans, possessing the knowledge and spirit that one might expect coming from the home of rock 'n' roll.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Music Press Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 190619114X
• ISBN 13: 9781906191146
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible