Ian Hunter Band feat. Mick Ronson live | Rockpalast | 1980

[@gregoryphipps2388]

Mick Ronson has GOT to be included among the top 50 rock guitarists of all time. Who agrees?

[@TheWhatthefuck12]

THIS GUY IS WAY OVERRATED AND HIS SONGS ARE PRETTY GAY!

[@stuartdudgeon9693]

I disagree......top 10, mate, along with Steve Gaines!

[@MultiverseAndy]

You always recognize his distinctive tone

[@Inconcessa1]

@@TheWhatthefuck12 troll...

[@garygrasser]

@@TheWhatthefuck12 So are you mate..Hey you..you in the glasses..i want you..

[@chrisgreen2786]

So great when a guitar player doesn't get carried away shredding but rather plays with soul and that tone is just perfect!

[@pgo301]

Mick could turn in on at any time though. His days with Bowie surely had those shredding times. Here he comfortable and so relaxed.

[@johnpost]

Ian Hunter with Mick Ronson opened for Heart at Cobo Hall in Detroit in 1980. The consensus at my high school after the show was that Ian blew heart off the stage. It was a helluva show back then and I enjoyed every minute of it. I cannot hear any of Ian’s songs without being transported back to how I felt after seeing him live then. I am so glad to come across this footage of him and the band from back then!

[@Duly_Appointed]

I was there, too. I agree that Heart seemed to just be going thru the paces. But I was there to see Ian , and he put on a great show! Hard to believe he's got a new album coming out at the age of 82.

[@ericparker1346]

Thank you very much! I was the drummer with ian Hunter on that tour with heart (and I'm in this video- mad they didn't have my floor tom mics on but we had a fun show in Essen germany @. Rockpalast..) Yeah glad they captured this band. We were really good friends and all close from working non stop. Mick and I both lived up here in Woodstock so we'd often hang out after the tours and record a bunch. Cheers!

[@MA_808]

@@ericparker1346 thank you very much for introducing yourself here, Eric. You are witness and participant to many great performances. Perhaps, you could do a podcast?

[@robertsears3737]

I saw them open for the Kinks in Philadelphia in 1980...the old Philadelphia Spectrum...they stole the show...it sounds like they stole the show in Detroit too...hey we both got to see Mick Ronson

[@davidferries97]

Saw them open for the Kinks in 1979 at Cobo, then later on played Royal Oak Theatre. Changed Cleveland Rocks into Detroit Rocks. Both Great shows, the Kinks rocked it too

[@tomosch]

I remember that night I watched rock palace. Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson impressed me so much. I can hardly believe it's 42 years ago.

[@robertzofall7288]

Just thought exactly the same thing! And it sounds just as good today.

[@tonyrobson4681]

Me too.

[@ivanostry3359]

I used to live in Czechoslovakia behind the Iron Curtain, and I remember watching this live on West German TV that night. It was for the first time ever that I heard either Ian Hunter or Mick Ronson.

[@cestmirberka6994]

me too :-) thanks strong signal from Ochsenkopf.

[@brianordelheide4661]

TEAR DOWN THAT WALL!!!

[@vivaldi1ett]

Mick has never received the recognition that he deserves he was awesome such a natural he was Bowie’s sound! I wish we could get a statue in his honour I’m not sure putting it in the town he grew up in would give him enough justice 🎸😘💓👍🎸

[@stevemorgs8771]

Ian Hunter the best song writer of our time. Mick Ronsonn an absolute genius, very underated, def one of the greatest. 🙌

[@seltaeb3302]

He is NOT underrated, not in the 20th century, maybe the millennials think that but he wasn't.

[@johnkuthe1]

Absolutely YES!

[@teddyboy9116]

How is he underrated???? He's worked with some of the greatest rock acts in the world

[@brianordelheide4661]

And STILL writing and performing GREAT music

[@christopherjachulski1927]

The simple fact that you can identify Mick Ronson by the tone he generates from his guitar is a signature trait of any great guitarist. Page, Beck, May and Knoppfler come to mind. I just know what I like, as for the accolades, I leave that to others. You hone your craft and do your best with what God gave you to begin with.

[@michaelmikolissargalis6542]

Yes, it's a craft, a signature in the world of music. Jimi Hendricks, Eddie Van Halen which can be added to that list.

[@allansmith3561]

And QUO

[@MoodyWatters]

Ian's voice is in a class of its own.

[@christophaltmann8711]

Ladies and gentlemen, German television proudly presents… Rockpalast was an icon for fans of live rock music in the 80s and 90s. We have to thank the WDR for this great music format. The Rockpalast nights in the Grugahalle in Essen, Germany had some unforgettable acts.

[@Cashcrop54]

This is a spectacular video. The whole band has it all together and the sound is right on. I've always love Ian Hunter. Mott the Hoople was a favorite in the 79's and saw them many times. Mick Ronson is a great player and he has a great voice for harmony. He is missed.

[@mickpercival9146]

Saw these guys perform at Sheffield City Hall in 1976. Awesome night, got right down to the front, nearly blew my ears apart, but what a great show ! Mick's ' Play Don't worry ' album still one of my favourites, reminds me of my college days. I'm 62 now, but seeing this still makes me rock out.

[@anthonygallagher1397]

Mick ronson, one of the most underrated musical maestro's,a real legend, the back bone of Ziggy stardust.

[@timshearer5092]

Mick's playing gives me chills. So talented, and looked so fuckin' cool at the same time.

[@Vinyllistener]

It was such a great night to watch this show live on the telly in my heydays. Lots of beer, good friends and fantastic bands live on stage. Those years with Rockpalast built my character. Remember also The Who, Black Uhuru, Rory Gallagher, Spirit, Funkadelic/Parliament, Grateful Dead +++++++++++++++ When I listen to Ian Hunter, I feel much younger, like when I was 19 again, as I was at this time :)

[@chasbodaniels1744]

This series has great artists, excellent sound and wonderful video. As far as I know, it never aired in the U.S. and I’m glad that these acts were recorded live for enjoyment now!

[@mattilangofficial]

I was there.

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

Rockpalace seems like the best 70s rock TV show. Our Don Kirshn er and Midnight special were good but not as good. Love the hot dark haired woman who is VJ.

[@lorenzomanx3686]

Never will forget seeing them at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood with my girlfriend soon to be wife right in front of the stage! They were all terrific but Mick Ronson stood out and will forever be one of the top 5 guitarists I've ever seen.

[@griffhenshaw5631]

Damn that must have off the charts amazing.

[@cantdance3077]

I saw them at The Roxy, too!! GREAT SHOW!

[@shrunkenheadache]

When ian and Mick toured the U.K with this i followed them around the country. Great tour. Great memories. R.I.P Mick.

[@CharlesPecot]

Hard to believe this was 40 years ago. Long live Rock'n'Roll!

[@flapperlips2]

Ronson: my fave lead guitarist!

[@frank-peterlautermann5991]

Why not the vokals too !

[@DrKennyWang]

Mick Ronson’s tone is absolutely astonishing

[@matthewallen1491]

Legends! RIP to Mick. Long live Ian Hunter and rock 'n' roll!

[@michaelmikolissargalis6542]

Ian Rocks, Mick rocks. Mott the Hoople Rocked America!

[@markhindle4795]

Nothing coming along to replace this. Ronson makes playing cool guitar look effortless. Hunter is so laid back too. Awesome band. Awesome music. A Golden Age of Rock'n' Roll We wont get performances like this ever again.

[@michaelhorn9411]

Watched it Live on German tv, simultaneously Stuttgart Radio aired the concert in stereo, still have the reel to reel tape from this concert, that gig was magic.

[@donarmstrong6247]

What a great artist Ian Hunter was and with Mick Ronson a great double act this band is awesome

[@Drummerjeffkazee]

Gotta love Mick Ronson! Randy Rhoads loved and even modeled his look after Mick....

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

8:35 Just feel that heavy energy that the band is pumping out, after Ronson switches from lead to rhythm as well. That keyboard player is feeling it! God damn this band was killing it!

[@andersorthagen9698]

Legendary Ian and his Mott the Hoople so Hot.... Mick Ronson one greatest guitarist ever!

[@jammou52]

Saw them play 11/3/1973 at the American Theater in St. Louis. It was their last stop before heading back to Europe. They were outstanding and Mick BLEW us away. One of the very best I have ever seen and I saw many of the greats back in the day.

[@mikehannemann8931]

I am jealous. Love Mott!!

[@andreasrausch5552]

Zugabe, Zugabe, Zugabe! What a fantastic concert. I was 18 watching this show on TV, but listening in parallel on the WDR radio channel. Rockpalast was so important for us young ones.

[@grdluc]

Two legends, Ian is and will always be the best

[@michaelgregory6497]

I love this so hard Mick is one of the best play on

[@davidbabiracki5256]

Mick Ronson in my book top 5 guitarists of all time

[@LD-nl7kz]

How’s this dude not in the Rock n Roll HOF???? JUST Criminal!

[@glarange72]

He wrote Cleveland Rocks for chrissakes!

[@TheWhatthefuck12]

@@glarange72 THIS GUY IS WAY OVERRATED AND HIS SONGS ARE PRETTY GAY!

[@jimdartouzos2127]

@@McBeakerson Thank you...Very well said

[@bennyh4950]

Because their waiting for brittany spears. RRHOF is sad joke.

[@wadeharten6600]

It's even more criminal he's not in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

[@anthonypreziosi30]

What a combo...with excellent musicians alongside!

[@georgeredhead871]

I will say, respectfully, that Mick Ronson is in the top FIVE of all time. Not only was he absolutely adept technically but he had that God-given talent that immediately grabs your attention, your respect, and then your heart. He was a natural.

[@bademeister100]

If you'd have to explain "Rock Music" to some extra terrestrian it would be enough to show him this concert. This is the essence of Rock at the utmost reachable level. Hunter and Ronson were the perfect combination os music, text, dynamic, atmosphere ... just everything ...

[@gtrjay55]

I saw this show in Denver later that year. I told my friends they had to see it. Boy,were they glad they did.

[@CuttySX455]

Flashback: Richfield Coliseum (outside of Cleveland, Ohio)in 1980. Ian Hunter w/ Mick Ronson opening for Heart. He was touring his latest album ' You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic '. Killer show ! Blew Heart away ! When they went into Cleveland Rocks, the place went crazy !

[@markwitte303]

here to see mick ronson. ian hunter was very underrated. great musician and song writer. mott the hoople was great fun band. hope they are doing well. mick was a great loss at 46 of cancer. if there was an afterlife i am sure he would have some sharp words for bowie but more likely they would just laugh.

[@chris62tt]

I actually was there in Essen in the Grugahalle. A really special evening together with the Blues Band, Joan Armatrading and ZZ Top!

[@bradjohnson5403]

Has rock n roll gotten any better since this? I was lucky enough see Ian and this great band do this show in Dallas. My son says I grew up in the "Golden Age of Rock n Roll"! True!

[@mattilangofficial]

I was there. My 1st concert ever. Wasn't even 18. Joan Armatrading, The Blues Band and Top Act ZZ Top. Didn't even know who they were. Now I'm a Blues-Man, too. These good old days will not return. (Tom Patty)

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

What an amazing all around performance.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Ronno is fantastic! One of the greats!!!

[@thewhistler6908]

Mick Ronsons Balalaika in "I wish I was your mother" impressed me from the first moment. Great concert! I will never forget this event. And - I'm gonna be somebody - someday ;o)

[@frannieo1707]

WOW. This Ronno post has made my day. Thanks a million for posting.

[@brianhawkes2830]

ian hunter....happy birthday to you....loved you for years!!...born 3rd june 1939!

[@jonnynevada8915]

Loved Mic Ronson,, he was my all time fav guitarist from the Ziggy days.. 👍

[@michaelmikolissargalis6542]

I saw this band perform on a Rock show late at night on TV in upstate, NY, USA, when my folks were away; in a small town called, Amsterdam. This would have been turned off for Johnny Carson or whoever else was on the tube at the same time on a Friday night. I was too young to go anywhere and Fridays, I was lucky to have the tv to myself for a little while. They played only one song. But it was a great song that I looked for it in the record store. It did not come out for a long time, and I wanted to hear more music like that. That station showed me a band that traveled to another country to play music. How amazing is that? It inspired me to play, but my career choice led me down another path. I love the piano man's energy and the lead singer's comments about the show. "I am ...and I just shared one hour of my life". I am Mikolis Sargalis and I just shared a memory with you. Enjoy more.

[@dannymcfarlin7856]

I've seen ALOT of concerts. I think very fondly of both Hunter Ronson Band concerts that I saw. Would love to go back to one of those nights again. Talented dudes.

[@mianusonyourmouth4486]

Mott & Company , definitely were an ass kicking band , I was lucky to see Them around this time in N.Y.C. on a " hot summer night , outdoors!

[@mikeedmonds7929]

I saw the same show too, it was downtown at pier 17 in NYC, and the show absolutely kicked ass.

[@johnworthington8360]

RIP Mick Ronson and I hope you still grooving baby

[@alfredsantiago8980]

I remember this tour I'm the guy shouting from the rear, THIS IS FUCing GREAT!!!!!!!

[@unclemarty358]

Ronson was named the 64th-greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone in 2003 and 41st in 2012

[@tiefhals]

That's the right direction.

[@cec4231]

He’ll be no 1 in 2256

[@williampollard8347]

RONNO AND HIS GIBSON RAZOR MADE R & R HISTORY. GUITARIST EXTRAORDINARE. SONGWRITER, CREATOR (the young dude blue boy costuming 4 Ziggy), SPIDER FROM MARS, MUSICAL ARRANGER, TOUR FOOL AND AMAZING SHOWMAN. ENUF SAID.

[@michaelzarro8871]

I remember me and my brother meeting them at a record store signing….what a memorable experIence

[@davidanderson8469]

I've never seen this video. Excellent sound and picture quality. What a group. No phones and waving arms.

[@stephenslater412]

Ronson was the most melodic axe player ever.

[@jonniewoodland]

Wonderful consert. One of the best.

[@georgeredhead871]

I have to agree with Steve about Ian Hunter. His lyrical talent really is beyond compare. I've always been amazed at the number of people who are unaware of who he is, not to mention his flagship band Mott the Hoople. For lack of definitive info I've always transliterated that band's name as, The (a) Crazy Dude, (guy).

[@michaelnorton3042]

Mick ronson ate 37 of the top 50 guitarists. This guy also toured with dylan.

[@glarange72]

wiegetz, wiegetz, wiegetz... Some of the best rock shows here recorded live and in color. Golden Era....

[@ribbonsofeuphoria5744]

Mick bloody Ronson on that final track Slaughter on 10th Avenue. And the way he starts ‘Dudes. What a performance from everyone.

[@SuperMatrix59]

This was a great line up the whole band. The welcome to the club kine up saw them with Mountain. Great times

[@m1goodwin]

Thank you for posting this. This was my favorite album when it came out (Welcome to the Club) back when I was in college.

[@arneemilbredland2339]

Still is on my top list of live albums. Pure and real rock n roll.

[@johndawson4719]

I seen Ian so many times I can't even remember how many lol

[@timbaldwin6283]

Mick Ronson The tone. The presence. Legend. And that rhythm section. Wow.

[@baernhard6644]

The two Micks. Taylor and Ronson. My favourite guitarists. Does anybody know they did a gig together?

[@robertsears3737]

Perfectly said

[@soyounoat]

I saw this band live multiple times around this same time in the US. Big talent, Big Mojo!

[@robintridente889]

He was so. Kool the way he played. Right up my ally. Amazing and loud and in to it. More than top 50 .come on ....

[@gregnewman2512]

My hometown was not scheduled on Ian's "Rant" tour, as it's midsized and in the midwest. But, when he discovered that he sold more copies of his new record here than anywhere else in the US, he squeezed us in and put on one of the best shows I've ever seen in a venue that holds about 250 people. He probably didn't make bank that night and that just shows his loyalty to his fans and our love for him. Thanks, Ian!! RIP, Mick.

[@phoenixjim0527]

Love this. Like a lot of commenters it was etched into my teenage mind. I was totally into the sound of electric guitars. One revelation though: the major role of the keyboards.

[@charlesandrews2360]

So happy to have lived long enough to be able to travel back in time and attend a concert while I'm sitting on my back porch.

[@alneal100]

Mick Ronson. Great musician.

[@burnem10001]

Saw this first time on tv from Norway back in 1980 ! Pleases me that it still roxx like hell !!

[@allandavidmacfadyen6639]

It is so good to hear and see this. Thank You to one and all involved.

[@davidchavers5881]

This is very similar to Ian's awesome 1980 concert album Welcome to the Club. Thanks for posting!

[@ramildozancan5131]

Bom ..... Ian Hunter é um monstro no Rock N Roll !! controla tudo ao seu redor , usa e abusa da extrema qualidade de seus musicos isso é um aspecto que muitos não conseguem ter !!! Já a guitarra de Mick Ronson é grandiosoa demais !! sempre fui fã de seu "toque" digmaos ... uma guitarra "escandalosa" no bom aspecto roqueiro !! como o rock tem de ser !!!!

[@jorgeluis-zc4ie]

Eu adoro esses caras em especial o Mick Ronson vi quando ele já doênte esqualido ! não largou sua guitarra tocando até o fim de sua vida Rip

[@thatfullmoonguy2330]

Much better sound and vision than I remember from the television show, back in the days :) Thanks WDR!

[@johnmitchelljr]

When you start a video with greatest guitarist you know your in for a good time. Miss you. At least the music gods let’s us still have Mr. Hunter please us still. Thank you.

[@doobd9]

Mick is definitely one of my Rock God's. Always have some Ian Hunter and Mott on my phone.

[@MultiverseAndy]

Once Bitten: effortless acapella shuffle bouncing off and behind the beat like a drunken goddess lurching thru MacDonald's.

[@antonyandrerenaissanceart977]

The best don't need the rnr hall of fame...we know they are the best...

[@johnworthington8360]

ian is a cool cat and with Mick Ronson this is just beautiful for me Johnny in nz Aotearoa. i wish I was yr brother ...

[@seltaeb3302]

Two of the reasons to win WW2 was to give the Germans democracy & rock n roll music. They, Beat Club & Rockpalast kept so much performances on tape & not wiping it as Britain done that we can enjoy it & they let us see it freely. Danke schon mein herr & mein fraus.

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Hunter is Awesome

[@ThatMichaelTGuy]

Soon to be Hunter/Ronson. Ian and Mick will always be within the air waves of your memories. God Bless them both. 11-1-23 (Oh, and Ian Hunter has a new album coming out in few days :)

[@Vincent-eh9ef]

Legendary performance by IH & MR! Got to see them both later in the 90's on tour. RIP MR!

[@pgo301]

Ronson was such a giver to the world of music, he helped Bowie get where he wanted to go and then went on to help promote so many other musicians. And was never in the music business only for himself.

[@frankstecker5675]

Great rockpalast 🎸

[@stanatkins]

Mick Ronson makes it look so easy.

[@ericmalone3213]

Mick Ronson is a great tonic and antidote to KZbin guitarists hyper-shredding solo, or over-indulging in chops monster exhibitions to pre-recorded tracks, as Ronson shows how it's done, playing for the song with melodic economy and technique that displays a quality of listening, as opposed to the now ubiquitous attention-seeking-missile spotlight-hogging note-barrage approach a million misguided guitarists are repeating ad infinitum. Ronson came into the music business on the tail end of glam rock but never submerged himself in fashions or trends. His playing in perennially refreshing.

[@1968barmen]

Очень качественный музыкальный материал, и великолепное живое исполнение: спасибо!!!

[@michaelmikolissargalis6542]

Здравствуйте, я только что прочитал ваш комментарий через Яндекс Переводчик, программу на компьютере. Замечательно, что мы можем вот так общаться друг с другом в режиме онлайн через комментарии. поскольку у нас есть технология для понимания других языков. Я говорю только по-английски и увидел ваш комментарий на русском языке и поищу в компьютере, чтобы помочь мне понять, что было написано. Я нашел эту программу. Это действительно не сайт друзей, чтобы писать друг другу. Поэтому мои мысли, обращенные к вам прямо сейчас, будут долго ждать продолжения. Несмотря на. Доброй воли вам. Интересно, играет ли в России какая-нибудь подобная музыка и путешествовала ли она по миру? Майкл

[@igorsklyarov4218]

@@michaelmikolissargalis6542 Здравствуйте, Майкл. Спасибо за понимание и пожелание! Что касается подобной музыки, то у нас всегда были на неё любители ( хотя и немного): у меня, например, есть на LP и CD несколько альбомов Яна Хантера и Mott the Hoople - всегда нравились. С наилучшими пожеланиями! Игорь.

[@colinsmith7465]

Mick Ronson an absolute guitar legend!

[@briansmith2104]

I actually touched Ian @ the Coach House around this time and Eric Idle @ the Hollywood bowl...the 2 best days of my life! Long live you old irreplaceable briturds!

[@johnmitchelljr]

A real music lovers dream concert. R And R H of F give me a break, bad old joke. Thank you for sharing. Made my day. No my year.

[@Braindazzled]

Some great instrumentals in this!!

[@50gary]

Mick Ronson can hold the bottom down better than most bass players, such a groove and sound.

[@Iluvthe1960s]

The best opening 2 songs for a gig! Epic!

[@johnlopez2877]

Everyone says mot should be in the Hall-of-Fame. I think it should definitely be Ian & Ronson. The pair from Mott to solo WOW!!!

[@johndemeen5575]

It must be getting dusty in here now because my eyes are watering. So many firsts listening to Mott. St.Paul, Minnesota.