MICK RONSON & DAVID BOWIE-Moonage Daydream

David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from Mars (1973). At London's Hammersmith Odeon.

[@AT-27182]

The moment when Mick Ronson defines what Rock guitar is all about.

[@johnnyxmusic]

Yes, a lightning rod to channel the sex energy of the gods! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Samcon95]

Mick Ronson literally on another planet. Incredible tone and control.

[@jjdecani]

Well, he's not *literally* on another planet, now is he?

[@ernslinger4333]

@@jjdecani... I bet you're the life of the party... huh butt burp? 🤪

[@rbmads5619]

Like a Fricking starman ( recall those guitar string bending sound from the main theme from that song)

[@Fretlessness]

@@jjdecani Imagine being so libertarian you couldn't cum

[@jjdecani]

@@annamac7551 - how is stating a plain fact vile, you damned fool?

[@jesserothbeind950]

That is the most epic freaking version you will ever hear!!! I think Mick Ronson changed a few people's lives with that solo!! Music like this doesn't even exist anymore.

[@rosaliehagart7497]

.x

[@norahherbie9144]

no it does not..youtube uploaders..I m very grateful for this.thank you

[@FlorisDoetDingenEchtWaar]

+Rosalie Hagart its so sad that he died.. i hope someday i will be able to hear something like that... i am only 12 so there is hope

[@razorsharpe3371]

There is already hope....in the fact that someone as young as yourself has the open mind to listen to music like this. Keep digging up all the music of the past and you will find lots of gems and hopefully music will improve from what it is now.

[@flaviosoares2369]

This is the most freaking version, after the santa monica oratorium 72 version. And you're right, he changes many lives with this solo...

[@user-tu5ej5lg2c]

Blew me away when I was 15, still does at 67.

[@jtbkilmartin9110]

Me too. I love Micks playing.

[@lordbrettsinclair2906]

don't forget Trevor Bolder and Woody Woodmansey , a great rhythm section and unsung heroes

[@StephenAllcroft]

+howard yearley Recruited by Mick as he'd worked with them in Hull, Trevor also died young. Woody is still with us and toured the Man Who Sold The World set last year with Tony Visconti and a ten piece band. It's this gig where Bowie sacks them both from the stage...

[@lordbrettsinclair2906]

Thanks for that info , we had a temp at my workplace in Kent about 4 years ago who turned out to be Trevors nephew and was playing a good standard of guitar himself

[@rspratt]

+Stephen Allcroft Seriously? Do you know if there's any footage of that?

[@StephenAllcroft]

+Rob Spratt The announcement of the retirement of the band is at the end of the DVD (originally Cinema) release this is from. The Radio 2 documentary on Mick last year said he'd been informed by Bowie but was advised not to let Trevor or Woody know. Pop genius and saint are often mutually exclusive categories...

[@louisehedditch9184]

nobby stiles Brilliantly said. Too right.

[@MrDallman]

There are many seminal guitar solos in many incredible songs but surely this must rate as one of the very very finest…..played by one of the very very finest…..Rest well maestro…

[@mjbb9593]

Well said…

[@user-hu7en6ur9g]

Guitar chaos, Mick Ronson turned Bowie's songs into rock anthems.

[@SodomaMuikku]

How did he come up with that solo? Moonage Daydream's album version had a beautifully bended solo in its end and here it's even on a higher level. Ronson truly was an ingelligent guitarist. He knew he couldn't play things like Blackmore but he also knew the most important thing in music; you should play the right things at the right time. Those bendings and vibratos and how he uses delay is just thrilling. And the sound he dug out of his gear is freakin' sweet and rough at the same time.

[@jefffelderman2409]

Very accurate description.

[@TheJackflash85]

Ronson was classically trained!

[@deadreckoning292]

I like Mick’s playing. But the reality is, he was an average guitarist at best. And if you take away that over the top DELAY in this solo, it wouldn’t be all that memorable.

[@SodomaMuikku]

As a guitarist, Mick was technically on average level, but musically much higher level. His sound and playing style compensated for the missing playing virtuosity, but nothing compensated for his shyness and modesty. I don't know if it was a lack of self-confidence, but I was left with an image of a man who could have been much more. And if you want to listen to more technical and stylistically similar guitar playing, you can always listen to Randy Rhoads' playing. There are many similarities in the playing of these masters.

[@mikereed8181]

What planet are you on, Ronson is the greatest guitarist ever lived, no one comes close to him, Ronson could play is guitar in any era he was classical trained he brought his own sound the guy was a genius because he only brought 50% because that's all he needed he played to serve the song he was playing, when Ronno wanted to turn it on everyone listened

[@72twist]

Unfortunatly, I doubt there will ever be an era of music this diverse and phenomenal ever again.

[@betsyj59]

No, that's right. The corporate owners of the world will see to that.

[@calamagrostis88]

Bowie's biggest mistake was breaking up the Spiders. But a lot of musicians back then were trying to change to keep up with the times, and usually it was just not as good as it was during the peak of the rock wave.

[@thesmith1526]

He had to let Mick go. Mick was becoming as big a star as Bowie. Let alone the contribution he made in the studio.

[@solaris70]

don't worry some group or artist will blow minds again someday 🔹💠🌌💠🔹

[@scaryfakevirus]

@@betsyj59 They want hate these days not love.

[@mikeyowen]

You can see where Mick was a massive influence on Randy Rhoads, the hair, the Les Paul Custom, the Marshall's, it's all awesome !!!!!!

[@burmanon11]

He wasn't fit to hold ronson plectrum

[@mattcaine9938]

Rono absolutely killing it. Looks like Randy Rhodes older brother here. SFM was the most underrated band outside of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, IMO.

[@TiberiusWallace]

Even Rhoads's stage craft is very similar to Ronson. I reckon Ronno's dad got about a bit. Only explaination.

[@DetVen]

Everything about this performance is incredible, but Mick Ronson's guitar solos here is...lost for words...

[@rosaliehagart7497]

.x

[@heru1011]

+Geo B Mick Ronson was The MAN!

[@zanichbug]

+Steptoes Horse The great and unintroduced Mike Garson on piano.

[@danaehamling3666]

Zanichbug

[@blake7067]

Geo B while every other guitarist on the planet was playing blues, Ronson was playin this...off the charts!!

[@andyrundle2452]

Mick Ronson was a truly remarkable guitarist and passed away too soon. His influence on Bowie was unparalleled. Not forgetting the Transformer album which saved virtually saved Lou Reeds musical career.

[@Artaud1957]

The absolute pinnacle of glitter. The one video you should show anyone who asks "What is rock n roll?" The woman at .48, Mick Ronson's mind-blowing solo (which always gives me chills), the woman during the solo freaking out and screaming "Miiick!!!" This is what "it" is all about. And Bowie... Bowie.... Incomparable. No one has ever done it better. Rest in peace. You provided the soundtrack of my life.

[@hammondegger603]

i love that girl at :48...especially when she puts her hands on the side of her face while Bowie singing, "press your space face close to mine love"

[@MarcioSilva-ssiillvvaa]

These two young ladies reflect the magic. Spot on.

[@cuteONE22]

Mick Ronson's guitar solo is pure SEX. it sends shivers down my spine and goosebumps all over my body.

[@rosaliehagart7497]

.x

[@gerardvanleeuwen9456]

+cuteNADA1992 Wow, next time when is my moment, I will think of Mick Ronson at first...!!

[@norahherbie9144]

yes..truly

[@MrDimanno]

+cuteNADA1992 : damn ! each time i hear this solo....... yes, pure SEX !!!

[@matthardie8015]

+Norah Herbie It sings, it growls she screams she howls...The hair on the back of my neck stand every time! Matt

[@therealawakener7]

And that folks is how you test out a Les Paul. Mick Ronson axe god.

[@wbfojnewton1]

SO GLAD this got captured on video.......that is pure emotion transfered through his guitar.....

[@deadreckoning292]

Test out a Les Paul? That makes zero sense.

[@flamecolumn]

Mick’s solo….that is some serious swaggering glam rock guitar god shit right there. You don’t have to be a technical genius to slay an audience.

[@anamericanprayer1967]

The year is 2023 and I am obsessed with Mick (again).I’m 55 and I appreciate and understand music from my youth, now more than ever. Big kudos to the internet.

[@luisamendes8181]

Your words are mine. I’m 62. So underrated Ronson is to the big public.

[@luisamendes8181]

Your words are mine and yours are his. I’m 62 too. And yeah, Mick is very, very underrated. Believe or not I myself knew him last year. For knowing I mean to understand. Of course I knew his name. Then the KZbin algorithm has showed that and… I’m not the same person anymore. Thanks to internet. Without that I could not even buy a ticket in the past, and take a plane to watch a show. It’s not totally tragic, since I was too young and ignorant enough an probably I would not notice Mick as he deserves. But not many Brazilian Bowie s fans (we are many) realised what is “Mick Ronson”. Right after this video I understood why the Bowie s álbuns which provide an indescribable emotion to me are the ones with Mick. I used to listen those more often than the others. No idea that some Mick guy was involved. In the end, I like things happened that way. I fell I can’t trust my guts. I think It’s not necessary but… I’m not only talking about the amazing guitar play, but the musician. He knows how to choose and balance effects in the studio, what it is too much, what is lacking. You name it. Ziggy sonority is Mick. And that sonority is Ziggy persona. And he is a sweetness. In the end of the day I keep digging my favorite albums, but I cry 😢

[@christophaltmann8711]

Mick Ronson was one of the greatest guitarists in rock history 🎸

[@glbassman6338]

Mick was one badass guitar player! The spiders have been rejoined in the heavens.

[@stevenmckamey]

If you don't know, Mick had 3 solo albums. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, Play Don't Worry, and Heaven and Hull. GET EM NOW. They won't be around for long. If you never heard them, then you don't have a complete history of Mick Ronson

[@trashiernumb5584]

mick was so underrated. use of delay and repetition is masterful even by today's standards.

[@eryngeo]

The tone Ronson gets out of his instrument is amazing/unique

[@MountainBikingWales]

I haven't seen this in years. And, I'd forgotten how brilliant it is. Mick Ronson's guitar playing could easily blow so called musicians these days out of the water. That, along with the fucking stunning drumming makes this one of the best gigs ever!

[@jodysoldman]

I was going to write out my comment, but you did it for me. F.N. Incredible !!!

[@andrewmurray5542]

Not just the playing, the whole look. Any guitar player that wants to look amazing on stage, just watch this and learn.

[@vapourmile]

@@andrewmurray5542 According to Bowie it took a long time to persuade Mick Ronson to dress up. Mick was a mechanic from Hull and he didn't want to go on stage wearing a flamboyant costume.

[@rubytuesday5412]

This was the last Spiders from mars concert. RIP Mick Ronson.

[@RiverRat_1977]

Mick just makes his Les Paul cry - the way he so carefully bends those strings. It’s such an emotionally touching work of energy and artistic timing… how can you not feel every note deep inside! I think that’s what he felt, and also intended. Every concert I saw with Bowie and Ian Hunter were perfect. Ronson demanded 200% from his guitar and himself whilst playing. That’s why he’s a genuine guitar god! R.I.P. David, Mick, Freddie, Marc, George M… We’ll all be seeing you again, at that great gig in the sky!

[@webapprentices]

Mick and David, together again.

[@deanstanley2125]

Trevor Bolder as well. Watch out Woody.

[@taddoe1]

sadly,yes

[@takeNnoshorts]

+James Freeman Just saw Holy Holy the other night and if his high energy and balls-out playing were any indication, Woody's not going anywhere any time soon.

[@anastasiakovalska8903]

yes..

[@taddoe1]

sadly yes

[@anthonyadebiyi1]

MICK RONSON WAS AMAZING

[@conachcraig]

Without Mick there was NO Bowie.. The man was a genius !

[@spudgunn1396]

Flippant remark TBH ....Yes reasonable comment but not true is it ? and you know that

[@steffanhoffmann]

​@@spudgunn1396HIDE in your shell mate 😉 Salutations from Kensington and Chelsea in London. The home of inventive music.

[@antonioazevedo5833]

What an ending to a song. Mick Ronson’s pose should have been one of top 70’s iconic posters..... the kind that thousands of kids hang on their bedroom walls.

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

oh, that Ronson tone and styling. I'm the one that's gently weeping...

[@Astro_War]

How can anyone say David didnt respect his band when a large portion of this track is dominated by Mick Ronson. What a guitar player. Awesome!

[@ShiningEyesRec]

At that time, the use of cocaine had not yet progressed that far.

[@mojopin2000]

Mick Ronson is criminally underrated. That TONE!

[@michaelmaldonado7369]

What a fucking band! What a performance!!!

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Mick Ronson is so legendary on that guitar ! What a great combo David Bowie and his right hand man Mick Ronson !!!!

[@papajohn240]

Ronson still not in the R&R hall of fame. are you kidding me.

[@FRAME5RS]

+papa John There is an online petition going in a second round to have him added to the "sideman" category. I signed it.

[@rspratt]

+Shannon Rose Do you have a link for the petition?

[@FRAME5RS]

Here you go. Ignore the plea for a donation from the website, you don't have to donate to sign the petition. www.ipetitions.com/petition/ronno

[@deadreckoning292]

Sorry Mick was a good guitar player, but HOF? Not even close.

[@azrael193]

"The Church of mad love is such a holy place to be"....how he came up with lyrics like remains a mystery I don't want to know the answer too and I have always thought that Rono was THE most underrated guitarist in the history of rock....

[@crnkspinnr3342]

I feel the same. On the song Win he sings "me I'm fresh on your pages". What a turn of phrase!

[@ThaiThom]

Man love, not mad love. "The Church of man love is such a holy place to be"

[@Masonicbrother]

Only one Spiders from Mars still alive now, the Drummer Woody. Long live the Spiders from Mars! RIP David, Mick and Trevor.

[@bobballard3146]

Always amazes me that Mick took a lot of persuading from Bowie to wear make up - he’s such a naturally beautiful man it only enhances him.

[@niptodstan]

When we had this, Thin Lizzy and Zep in such a short time frame. We were lucky to be there,

[@DrambuieOnTheRocks]

wowwwwwww, all thats left to say is, those WERE the days, and i'm glad i was part of it , LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!

[@edmundwynne8021]

Bowie a genius, Ronson a true guitar star...sometimes a few soulful notes say so much more than a million...

[@noelmajers6369]

I think this is almost the first time I have ever seen a guitar soloist being idolised by....women !!! Mick Ronson sure knew which side of his bread was buttered....that was EPIC.

[@phil4208]

Mick was underrated when he was alive but now everyone sees his true talent, RIP mick ronson

[@danehardinge8801]

absolute perfection, Ronson was one of the very best

[@porky6884]

The Ronson solo gives me chills. Was lucky enough to see him live with Ian Hunter

[@fzdreaddy]

Horrible solo

[@TIBVR]

@@fzdreaddysorry it’s not corny Steve Vai or some dorky tech stuff

[@troyancheta3803]

I love Mick's vibrato. His control and guitar tone was beautiful

[@kenwolf6334]

RIP, Rono underrated guitar god.

[@poetx7]

Without a doubt!!! A definite legend!!!

[@kstardustandthespidersfrom3085]

I miss you so much . I really do . Thanks for the magic , for everything . RIP Mick and David. I love you .

[@suzietschirsch1257]

+K 'Stardust And The Spiders From Mars' same here....

[@stevelogan895]

Thrashing that Les Paul to an inch of it's life! When asked how he got his sound, he said "I just plug it in and turn it up"

[@MrAbraxas123]

Ronno strides out like an Emperor in a blistering guitar jam while Bowie changes wardrobe

[@DavidTransformer]

Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Ronson play in the 70's both with Bowie and Ian Hunter. Every time I came away feeling uplifted. Have seen many great guitarists over the years, but no one ever made the hairs stand on end like he did. A true guitar god.

[@albertdaniel1000]

Mick was so underrated back in the day , what a shame🎶🎵🎸🎼

[@GeneTrujillo]

One of my favorite things on KZbin. I can't believe I haven't Liked it before. The almighty Mick putting on a demonstration of what it means to be a rock god!

[@jameslang1509]

Fantastic ...🎸🥁🎸🥁

[@jockwink]

A solo that makes me want to cry for some reason. Just brilliant.

[@WhiteBoy41]

+Jock Wink - Same Here > It's Killer !!!!

[@MarcioSilva-ssiillvvaa]

That man is pouring himself out. That's what I feel too.

[@hkbabel]

This is without a doubt best video on youtube

[@ChrisMiller35]

+Holly B AGREE

[@norahherbie9144]

yes for sure..it s one I keep coming back to..pure bliss with David and Mick..What a team they are..pure magic.hiw beautiful is David....rest in peace David and Mick

[@nicolasonic9891]

et le gars qui enlève son slip c pas mal aussi..!

[@jamesonguitars1322]

Yes

[@marietorriatte]

i was just thinking this

[@claudebuysse7482]

Wow ! great performance on guitar by Ronson. I like his style on records and on stage even better !

[@drivenmad7676]

their best work

[@johngalvin6352]

Mick Robson's guitar playing, ripped me a new one. He will live on through the music.

[@suziq8714]

It's 2023 and I'm Jammin on this like it's the 70s 🤭🤭🤭 RIP My lovely Starman ⚡️💔🌷✌🏼

[@donbagley2322]

The Spiders From Mars ruled hard rock in their time.

[@blake7067]

Don Bagley extremely underrated band..they could rock it big time

[@americand.5316]

Mick's best, sh*t, it's ethereal. . .

[@JamesWhite-vh3jr]

Such a beautiful tone Ronson had, he's up there with the greats.

[@andyb.1643]

god DAMMIT! That was awesome. When kids say, “I wanna be a musician”, THAT’s what they’re talking about. I bet there wasn’t a dry pair of panties in the whole building by the time that song was over!!

[@peterwooster395]

This is the Bowie period to treasure. What inspirational playing by Mick Ronson + the Bowie songwriting and performance. Pure Magic.

[@veeoleary]

What a freakin' great performance! It has feeling and therefore you feel it specially when Mick Ronson plays lead guitar. It's a shame that cigarettes took his life too soon. If you smoke, quit right now. I quit 25 years ago. I'm no better than anyone who smokes, just wanted to be here. What an awesome show!

[@harrylime9739]

Hey, Marc - while I completely agree with your point about smoking, Mick Ronson died of liver cancer, not lung cancer. Glad you've been able to quit though. As you may guess by my profile pic, I'm still working on that one. As for the performance - if I was there I'd look something like the girl at 4:50. Cheers.

[@jonbecker03]

harry lime then it was the booze that did it....

[@peterdockerty8077]

Rono was awesome and I was at the front for the Leeds gig which was a week or so before this concert. Bowie ended up a superstar but the thousands upon thousands of us who saw Ziggy Stardust live knew he was without doubt the biggest star on the planet at the time and we were proved right. Much went too soon, Im still here battling on and only wish he were too. What would he have done if still alive, he started a whole new genre in playing

[@SeaBassVamp]

Ziggy with red spike hair, black eyeliner, white kimino performing with brilliant guitarist Mick Ronson represented a musical union made in the Stars.Both in Heaven. R.I.P.Left with a gift of Supreme music.

[@mikecross8009]

and this folks is what rock n' roll guitar is all about. miss you very much, Mick Ronson.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Mick was and will always be my guitar GOD. His years with Bowie and Ian Hunter, so many great solos. Miss him and David so much but at least they live on forever in their music. What a great recording the audio / mix is awesome. The bass and drums are so tight Mick can just sale over the top. Killer!

[@StephenAllcroft]

Woody and Trevor had worked with Ronno for years by the time of this show, but yes, weren't they tight!

[@StephenAllcroft]

Trevor and Woody were Ronno's mates from way back and this was their last night. They hadn't been told at the time...

[@jaschul]

@@StephenAllcroft The Spiders were soooo good and never got the credit they collectively deserved

[@richardmaier28]

Saw the Valentines Day show at Radio City,a rainy February night but inside Ronson was phenomenal.

[@vg4ND]

Mind melting Mick Ronson.

[@hummerman62]

This truly makes me emotional, the tone Ronno gets, he wrings the notes from that les paul like no other, emotive and joyous

[@londonoldschool]

One of the greatest guitarists ever to grace the stage.

[@1-shotslinger108]

Mick Ronson is like a god on this guitar ! Bowie is incredible too !

[@harleyd9180]

Bowie really was it then. Miles ahead of most of us. Ronson like a Randy Rhodes twin RIP 😢

[@andrewfrisky43]

Has the same effect to me as the 2nd solo in comfortably numb, best solos I've heard

[@wnorcott]

I have listened to everybody since the year 1969 and seen a lot of these guys live. Mick Ronson was the best live guitar player ever. Nobody could get the tone like Mick.

[@blake7067]

wnorcott something about his playing and sound that came directly from his soul

[@ronlips6452]

Very well said the key word being tone he always slid into his solos out of that last chord like nobody else

[@pietajanssenvanelst2167]

Mick Ronson & David Bowie, what a couples! Great!

[@scot66oman]

I cant find the words to describe just how AMAZING mick is!!! -- flawless cool-

[@user-tv2qk5vc3g]

Mロンソンのギターは何回聴いたてもカッコイイ、ボウイに負けてません。

[@JohnnySchutte]

This is one of my "Over, over & over again" songs of David Bowie's. I can't get enough of it. There's something about this song that touches something inside of my inner being that I can't, well, it'd be a real challenge I should say, for me to put into words. It's a mix of being a 'grower-upper of the '70's', feelings of being lost in a dream while aware of reality, a touch of tingling in the groin & sorrow. That doesn't even come close, but it's an attempt. I only hope that I can one day evoke similar feelings in people when they listen to my music. Johnny Schutte

[@angdemo69]

one of the best quitar solos....ever??????

[@dankwartdenkhardt5714]

Mick Ronson, such a phantastic guitar player, a praetorian of rock music.

[@Barb1Marg]

OMG! MICK!!!! What a guitargasm!!!!

[@cheriegreene1139]

Barbara Margolis His guitar w/ Bowie's legs...😱

[@steveruscoe3630]

The greatest guitar solo ever. After all these years it still gives me shivers. Mick Ronno has more talent in his spectrum than all the shot put together today.

[@wbfojnewton1]

SO GLAD this got captured on video......this is pure emotion transfered through his guitar

[@rspratt]

+Steve Ruscoe Do you mean plectrum and shit?

[@wbfojnewton1]

Goodbye David Bowie.....hope you meet up with Mick.....maybe on Mars

[@bobballard3146]

The day Bowie convinced Mick to wear eye shadow the World melted - it couldn’t deal with the sexiness.

[@christinegreen9708]

David and Mick Ronson are just superb, both equally talented,

[@journeymantraveller3338]

An ecstatic audience, Bowie in top form and Mick Ronson sharing the mic with Bowie and rocking it out with licks and an awesome solo. Rock and Roll heaven. May be Bowie's best song and performance. One of rock/pop's finest performances.

[@stepitupandgo67]

Mick with the gorgeous guitar tone and playing, the look of them!!! So Iconic!!! How could anyone not lose their mind watching this??? They're just in the zone man

[@MsOfficialAndrea]

I keep on watching this over and over again. Amazing song and that solo is pure orgasm!

[@lawnmowerman7]

Agreed! Perhaps we can discuss this over drinks. I'll be in London next weekend

[@jamescarey4968]

Bowie and Ronson were ikons long live there numerous jams.😎😃😻🎵

[@matsboris]

So young so powerful with the magnificent Mick Ronson on guitar........... Awesome

[@alpendyer8723]

Mick's guitar sounds so raw. You can hear every perfection and imperfection. Great stuff!

[@louismastrangelo3781]

Hard to believe both are no longer with us, RIP David and Mick!!!!!

[@artemiszeus9735]

Mick Ronson is if the Gods in this. My god that guitar solo is just astonishing.

[@SexyWellness]

Go MICK RONSON ❣ !!! (RIP)

[@raypage9188]

RIP David Bowie. You were a rock n roll god! No one shaped my musical influences more than you did.

[@ygrekdebeuliou4476]

Mick Ronson changed my guitarist life.

[@sincopare5795]

Two flipping cameras. That's so damn epic. One on the band, the other on the orgasmic teenage girls.