Mick Ronson - Unsung Hero of Rock 'n' Roll

[@StrangeDevice]

QUICK NOTE: WE ALL KNOW ROBERT FRIPP PLAYED GUITAR ON "HEROES," BUT THERE WAS NO WAY I WASN'T GOING TO INCLUDE THAT CLIP FROM THE FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE CONCERT. THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[@thevoid99]

honestly, i thought he did the solos better than fripp ever did.

[@daverice2426]

No problem, Mick was NAILIN' it with that Tele & E-Bow; I'm sure Fripp didn't mind, either.

[@jakemaattanen]

I didn’t. This is the best version of Heroes I have ever heard. So glad you did, and mentioned it as it was the last time they were on stage together.

[@steveyoung9491]

Also it was Micks last performance!

[@steveyoung9491]

😪😪😪😪

[@bloozswami]

I am 75 years old. Saw all the greats at th NYC Fillmore, Woodstock, and countless shows on the little round stage at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix. I saw The Spiders there on their first tour. Sat ten feet away from this guy Ronson. I could not believe the mastery of his instrument, his stage presence and his singing. Seen them all, Ronson was equal to the greatest musicians I have ever seen.

[@AmericanPatriot4-19-95]

Omfg people STOP IT with the bs

[@KaBoomChannel]

That will never happen again. What made RnR so great back then was the mystery. I remember being utterly fascinated with Led Zeppelin, Bowie, Elton John, Queen, back then there was no internet, no phones so the only chance we ever got to see those bands was once in a blue moon on TV or live in concert which was also rare. So all we had were magazines and photos and imagination is much more powerful that reality, and these guys were seen as Gods so when I did see them live, it was just utterly mind blowing, I couldnt believe it. That level of intensity will never happen again solely because of the internet. By they time people see todays band in concert they know the reality of every nook and cranny of a stars life, that imagination part is completely destroyed which is why so many acts today come across as completely over top ridiculous Broadway shows. If that wasn't the case, all these nostalia acts today wouldn't have a chance. I'm almost as old as you, and I remember quite clearly in the 1970s the Beatles were seen as old hat, nobody cared about them. Today though there's McCartney cleaning up piles of money.

[@AmericanPatriot4-19-95]

@@KaBoomChannel Elvis has been dead 47 years and is making as much. Movie came out. Graceland tours, merchandise, Royalties from 30 movies and over 400 songs.....ohh and McCartney said Elvis changed their lives and was the GOAT.....FYI

[@RHR-221b]

@@AmericanPatriot4-19-95 You have to be a certain age to understand the adults, l. Good luck with that ...

[@AmericanPatriot4-19-95]

@@RHR-221b Again Mr Ronson influenced Randy Rhoads. Why u talking shit. Ain't nothing but talk can happen here so.......why? Nevermind I don't care.🌎🦅⚓🇺🇲💯

[@navasaband]

I was the Backline tech for Ian Hunter & Mick when they toured Ontario in the late Eighties. They rehearsed for the tour at a loft I lived at in Toronto. One day I was playing Jane’s Addiction’s Nothing Shocking album in my room and he walked in and said, “Cor blimey! Who’s that?”. I replied, “Dude, these are your DISCIPLES!” What a gracious man and stellar talent.

[@StrangeDevice]

Awesome story!

[@BeliaLastes]

Right on 👍🏼😊👍🏼

[@robertbarnhart7791]

I got that Hunter/Ronson CD from 1989, it's awesome. I know this is about Mick but everything Ian Hunter does is so good too. He put out a record lst year in his 80s, and it's actually great!

[@michaelantoniotti2738]

You lucky bastard 😉

[@JeffreyJordan-gw9vt]

Cor Blimey I've been told translates to, "Eat Shit".

[@VI-rt7sh]

He wasn't just a great guitarist, he was a great musician. So many guitarists get lost in the labyrinth of chasing technical virtuosity, and neglect the fact that it is totally meaningless when the higher purpose of making original music is neglected.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Spot on. He developed his own unique sound.

[@piotrlisowski2012]

Exactly. It's the same difference as with yngwie malmsteen and David Gilmour for example. He may be the absolute virtuoso and technical genius but he was never remotely close to writing truly beautiful and stellar music as David played

[@marktulk4225]

The multi- instrument, multi- talents that Brian Jones contributed to the Rolling Stones, and Steve Winwood has presented for more than 50 years, now, are similar. - The early loss of Mick - like Brian Jones, is a sad loss for us all...

[@michaelkimber6203]

Well said. 👌

[@benmalone6139]

Absolutely true

[@billsager5634]

How can we promote this video? Only 42 likes? This deserves thousands!! Mick Ronson was a special talent.

[@StrangeDevice]

Haha thanks so much for saying that! I really felt some real emotions making this video, especially knowing how much everyone attested to the fact that he was such a good person to be around, and I'm now older than he was when he was suddenly struck down. Really sad.

[@saltybildo9448]

Great vid share share share

[@promark5317]

Not really

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

@@promark5317what is this in response to? I’m confused.

[@Malama_Ki]

Like his legacy, just give it time. Steady growing.

[@laurencelevene4333]

Mick ronson contributed so much to the early seventies David Bowie albums. Without his incredible guitar playing and input those records wouldn't have been the classics they were.

[@richiemcgowan1823]

Mick Ronson was a genius, (not because he was a classically trained musician, as that is a talent, not a gift), Mick was born with the gift of writing infectious melodies and creating super complex arrangements, added to this was his well honed knowledge, talent and experience as a musician that led to the rise of David Bowie. Before I continue with a few comments regarding Bowie, please do not get offended if you consider him as a God, as in some ways he was, but Bowie's real genius was in finding the best people to surround himself with to make him look and sound great. He would have been nothing without Mick Ronson's musical contribution, (co songwriting), for which Mick was never officially credited, as Bowie's ego wouldn't allow any "collaborator" be given a songwriting credit, not even crediting a certain Nile Rogers for songwriting contribution on the Let Dance album. Ronson died a relatively poor man considering his contribution to a lot of Bowies biggest hits. But there you go, that's the creative industry summed up in general. I do hope in reading my comment that you don't feel you have to go into battle with me over my Bowie revelation, because what I'm saying my offend you, and I have not set out to offend anyone, but instead I wanted to make people aware of the real GENIUS of Mick Ronson.

[@ForARide]

@richiemcgowan 1823 A similar story to that of Lou Reed and John Cale of The Velvet Underground. Although Reed wrote the songs and the lyrics on those two iconic lp's TVU&N and WL/WH, it was mainly John Cale's musical genius responseable for their then groundbraking sound. Reed's original compositions had a very dylanesque sound to them, and it was (also) classically trained Cale who would back up Reed's lyrics with those sinister and menacing arrangements and soundscapes. Cale should have been co-credited for the music, but as with Bowie, Reed's enormous ego would have none of that, making almost everybody believe that the Velvets was entirely his brainchild.

[@musicshari4177]

my comment too is same. Bowie made half a billion?!!! gave poor M. R tidbits. agreed 😮

[@fazole]

Is it ego or greed? Sharing writing means sharing revenue.

[@laveritaforza108]

It's simply a business. They make and package music. David Bowie was the character they owned and Mick Robson was hired to help Davey Jones play the part.

[@Watcher4111]

Mick didnt co write any songs with bowie as far as i know. Bowie wrote his songs himself

[@Erdnase23]

The solo on Moonage Daydream says it all:- the other guitar greats could move you with all the notes on the guitar, but Mick Ronson could break your heart with just one.

[@deancaron988]

Amen

[@marktulk4225]

All great Artists, every medium, know and use CONTRAST - which is your point. It is the slower, deep notes, or softer ballad, that give depth and meaning to the flash of "shredding". - Hendrix employed the same,in his slower ballads like "Wind Cries Mary", Little Wing, and Angel. ( Though even those included some faster bars, for same reason. ) - So sorry, these many years later...

[@DavidJNann]

Omg you hit the nail on the head, all of 'David Live' album is like, we need a Guitar Sound and passionate playing, to lift the songs, and that's what we got 🎶👍🎸

[@julianbrowne7026]

You said it.

[@sim0n17]

he arranged and orchestrated everything in the studio for Bowie throughout the 70s.... and got dumped as a thank you... great musician, wonderful guitarist

[@garyo4057]

Absolutely correct, he never received the recognition he deserved. He made Bowie and was never paid any royalties from all the songs he co wrote, orchestrated and produced. So sad.

[@hughiepearce]

he wasn't 'dumped' he was offered a solo career by Tony Defries got an album deal witrh RCA also carried on and worked with Bowie on Pin ups and on the 1984 floor show...plus Bowie contributed to his first solo album

[@AngusMacPherson-ch9wh]

I’m sixty six years old and have been lucky enough to have seen some of the greatest bands ever,but Mick was by far the greatest RIP.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧 😁🌹

[@marcgatto9675]

He was one of the greats! 🇷🇺

[@davidcopson5800]

As another sixty-six-year-old, I fully agree with you.

[@MarkCretella]

I was fortunate to work in the studio with Mick and Ian in the early 80’s. They were producing a band from Manhattan at that time. Mick was a kind soul and a supreme talent. Ian’s wife Trudy came for several sessions too. She told me about Jimi playing the village where she worked in 66’. I look back on these memories fondly and blessed to have crossed paths with Mick. He has been dearly missed but thankful for his genius and recorded legacy!!!!

[@Left_hand_clapping]

If you were learning rock guitar in the 70s Mick was in your ear with the hope your fingers could make those sounds Mick could get out of his Les Paul. The use of the wah wah turned on all the time in one position was brilliant. Such tone and richness in his sound. Mick had a great ear for melody and chord progressions too. In my book he is a legend.

[@StrangeDevice]

Perfectly said. Thank you!

[@ShiroiTengu]

Mick actually didn't use the cocked wah as much as so many people make him out to. The MAJOR source of his tone was his Marshall M200 amplifier that he referred to as "the Pig." They're extraordinarily rare and odd amps in the history of Marshall and nothing else sounds like them.

[@peterh1353]

He had a strange under-the-strings picking technique which would cause people to break strings. Through that he got the sharp chopping sound. People forget how expensive real Paul's were back then (think about a family car) and having a good guitar probably started him off. Now even budget guitars fed through digital tech can sound great.

[@jamesalfano5740]

Totally agree. I've played through a Marshall Major & there's nothing else like its commanding tone.

[@davidsigalow7349]

Thanks for the explanation. When I saw Mick Ronson play live, I could tell his sound was "different," although I could not articulate exactly what he was doing that made it so.

[@KevanRCraft]

Mick Ronson - Unsung Hero of Rock 'n' Roll - how true! Legend!

[@terrysullivan2354]

Truly

[@BrianSwatton]

No-one made me want to play guitar more. 45 years later, I still love to try and play his stuff. Legend. RIP.

[@sandrabryan7823]

Thanks again for this piece

[@stephenhensley5631]

I saw the SPIDERS in Hollywood in the70's and I was blown away ! Mick was incredible ! I was up front and I will never forget how much my guitar playing and singing was influenced by this concert. By the way I'm 72 now and I still feel 17.

[@jimcagney6696]

I never would have guessed Mick Ronson was associated with Pure Prairie League. This is what I love about KZbin.

[@harvey1954]

Really. I never knew about that one. Will have to pull that lp next time I visit the dollar bin.

[@StrangeDevice]

I was blown away when i researched and found this out!

[@PaulWhitcomb-ty6md]

I knew about Rolling Thunder Review.., but didn't know that one, either!

[@BloggStandard]

RCA got him the gig? Same Label as Bowie at the time.@@StrangeDevice

[@eddieobrien1411]

My favourite guitarist,along with the other Mick…Taylor. Ronsons outro on Moonage Daydream,is unbelievable.He is instantly recognisable and had a unique sound,and became a solid producer with Lou Reed and Ian Hunter,and Iggy Pop…what a legend

[@crucifiddle]

Yes! I agree! Mick Ronson and Mick Taylor were the two Great unsung guitar heroes of the early seventies. Neither Bowie nor the Stones would have ever been as great without them. And....they both played Les Paul's, too.😀😀

[@louismartinez7387]

DITTO!!

[@ste123456754]

Moonage daydream fantastic playing❤

[@bartonone2005]

👍 I've waited 30 years, since 1993, for a video like this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You gave Mick Ronson his due. Finally, you made it happen!! Besides being extremely talented and a really lovely guy in interviews, he was one of the most melodic guitar players. He deserves every nice thing you said about him. God bless!! Chuck in Northern New England

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you so much!

[@louismartinez7387]

WHAT A TALENT!!!

[@alanhampshire34]

The man was a guitar god. Still got my clone Les Paul, RIP Mick, Yorkshires other guitar hero.

[@jethrotoll457]

What a talented musician and unbelievable guitar player. He is, as far as I'm concerned, one of the best, if not "the best" guitar player I've ever heard, and I've heard them all! He really did make superstars sound like superstars. R.I.P. Mick

[@DragonGP]

I always thought that Randy Rhoads copped Ronson's look, and years later I found out that Rhoads was indeed a big fan of Ronson, and he took his polka dot theme knee pads as inspiration for his flying v guitar etc.. You can find many old shots of Mick where he's a dead ringer for Rhoads, the vest, the hair, everything. Huge fan of both.

[@Frank-pb2rh]

I met Mick in Koh Samui Thailand in January of 1993 he was on vacation, I heard he was sick from the club owner,our band "Just add water was playing in the small club on our day off,Mick was in the audience, he asked me to sing with a put together band with some European musicians on 4 songs that he was playing!I remember we we in one of the large venues on the island and the lights and power went off on our first songs Little wing"after one minute the power came back on and he looked at me and said from where we left off and we continued!,he was such a pro ,I felt so honored to play with a guitar master like Mick !!!it made my lifetime!!!!,I'll never forget that night ,he had a little stick guitar and he shreaded it ,a true Hero!!and I'm a Bowie fan!!!

[@KevinBender-k5r]

Great stories dude. !!

[@AlanDuncan1888]

Amazing story! Coincidentally, I'm watching this right now, living on Koh Phangan for the past 20 years.

[@LeadSurge3000]

*Excellent story! It must have been amazing!*

[@KenDavis761]

His part on Ian Hunter's Once Bitten Twice Shy is brilliant.

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

And his arrangement of FBI kicks that one up a couple of notches! Pow 💥

[@IanYoung-u3v]

He's fantastic all the way through Hunter's debut album, the arrangement of "Boy" is one of his finest achievements and the solo on "The Truth, the Whole Truth..." is spine-tingling and shows how he took the influence of Beck, Clapton and Hendrix and created something uniquely his own, as he did on "Angel no.9". He was one of those musicians who could find things in other people's material that they didn't know was there.

[@bobungvary8121]

He is brilliant all through the Welcome to the Club album.

[@thebonkser]

Every time me (66) and my son (25) are in the car together we almost always play Once Bitten Twice Shy and when it gets to the guitar solo we both shout "Hit it Ronno" as he slides in. I love the way he holds the note for about 12 bars after he exits. He was the best.

[@doucettp]

Welcome To The Club...the first 5 songs on that record should be put in a time capsule and sent into space as examples of rock n roll!! That whole record is amazing!

[@SuzanneWhitney-j6l]

I knew he was great, l never dreamt how great.

[@richmacer2108]

We were kids. Moonage daydream, Starman and the Genie blew our minds. Ronson coloured in our world.

[@therealawakener7]

"FREAK OUT IN A TEENAGE DAYDREAM." The outcome solo on this classic Bowie track alone is enough to cement Mick as one of the absolute greats, I remember listening to it on repeat as a teenager think wow! Just wow! R.I.P. Mick, people who know and love music will never forget you, or Bowie❤❤❤❤

[@gregorygermann5975]

He was like the forrest Gump of rock history, showing up in all of these disparate scenes and pivotal moments like a vanquishing hero in the nick of time. Thank you ronno.

[@ubtrippin9980]

Saw Mick playing with Ian Hunter’s Band in 1979. Such energy and showmanship. Great guitarist. So glad I got to see a legend.

[@smacpherification]

His time with Ian Hunter was absolutely amazing.

[@simonjones5754]

The width of a circle is my favourite. Pure gold.

[@jamesward4191]

Mick was seriously underappreciated, r.i.p.Mick you are beloved 🎸

[@Scorpius7-l5h]

Never could understand why his name was'nt up in the bright lights. Unique signature sound you recognize instantly. Great stage presence. One of my all time faves.❤

[@VictorRochaGaming]

I saw Mick Ronson at the Stone Pony in '89. He was playing with Ian Hunter. I have very strong memories of that night. I ended up in front of the stage because Mick was so good. I didn't want to miss a note.

[@edwinwise6751]

As a guitar player of many decades I have always thought Mick was one of the greatest players ever . He was someone I admired and was influenced by . To me he was the horsepower in any band he was in, forget the frontman

[@sunlightpictures8367]

Great tribute to this very talented musician.

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you!!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Ronno is a hero of mine. Watching him play width of a circle live at the farewell gig at Hammersmith is something special

[@intsccents]

There is no question that Mick Ronson had made a profound impresssion on my childhood growing up listening to David Bowie as ziggy stardust the songs were grerat but the Guitar playing was epic and now that im in my early 60s and still play these songs on the piano and guitar its Micks sound that always is forfront in my head when i play these tunes...

[@bluesmaster9896]

His guitar work on "Time" Aladdin sane , gets to me in ways no other music can . It's beautiful .

[@drprick7432]

Was just driving home on the highway listening to Panic in Detroit and Cracked Actor and thought to myself, I really need to look into Mick Ronson’s life a little deeper. This video was on the first line of my YT feed when I opened up YT when I got home. Thanks YT for seeing into my brain. 😮

[@chrisstevens8505]

I think the guitar solo on the live version of Panic in Detroit is one of the best ever.

[@lawsoncoates8334]

Thank you much for bringing attention to THE most underrated, not just guitarists, but musicians in Rock & Roll history.

[@arnoldpainal5885]

I meet Mick one night in NYC - I was a roadie for a drummer he was trying out - I got to spend a memorable night right their in the studio watching him rock. I think I've listened to Play Don't Worry a thousand times. The Empty Bed got me through a major life changing breakup.

[@StrangeDevice]

Amazing!

[@bellygunnermusic]

Hunky Dory is one of the most incredible albums of all time. Bowie and the band nailed it. artistically perfect. After I heard that I was forever a major fan of Mick Ronson. He was talented and he had that quintessential cool. Damn.

[@radiomindchatter7994]

Mick's solo on Width of a Circle from the last Spiders from Mars gig is epic!

[@phillyfelines9524]

My favorite guitar solo of all …. 🎸‼️‼️‼️

[@phillyfelines9524]

I saw Ziggy and The Spiders at Carnegie Hall …. 💙🧡‼️‼️

[@radiomindchatter7994]

@@phillyfelines9524 Lucky you! Way to go 👍

[@chmood]

Big Ronson fan since the early 70s…thanks for this - he deserved it then, he deserves it now

[@JoeySkidmoreBand]

Mick Ronson was a genius guitarist, producer, arranger, and general rock-star! Nobody was better! I got to hear and meet him with Ian Hunter before Ronson died--he was incredible, and a really nice gentleman!

[@davidm6149]

I really hope he starts to get the recognition he deserves. Such an incredible guitarist

[@neilashton7180]

Ronno was the most under rated,his influence is immense. He's sooo overlooked when great guitarists are mentioned !!! & He's from Hull & I live 2mins away from his memorial & it's beautiful. R.I.P. Mick x

[@fuktifinoy]

Any chance you could post a pic of Micks memorial for me ?

[@StrangeDevice]

🙏🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸

[@StrangeDevice]

If you go to 11:55 of this video, I included a couple images from the internet. Someday would love to actually visit.

[@VisionVendorVisuals]

A true legend! I was surprised there was virtually nothing in this video about his extensive work with Ian Hunter (a brief mention of work with Mott and Ian). I think the first Ian Hunter solo album represents some of Mick's best work ever. I was lucky enough to meet Mick and Ian in 1989 and they were both very cool cats. Thanks for putting this together, more people need to be aware of all this man did for the world of Rock 'n Roll ;~))

[@pabloboy6397]

Agreed about the greatness of Ian Hunter's solo debut album, and exactly how much of it is attributable to Mick's collaboration and guitar work. Like Ronson himself, that album has never gotten the full recognition it deserves among its better known and admittedly numerous, upper-Rock echelon, 1970s contemporaries.

[@edwardmulholland7912]

Wonderful tribute to the great Mick Ronson. Brilliant musician and guitarist. Mick was the foundation that Bowie built his career on, just listen to Bowie’s music before and after he worked with Mick. Ronson’s string arrangements were exceptional. Mick was also hugely important to Lou Reed’s Transformer album, which Reed himself always stated. I have Mick’s 2 solo albums from the ‘70’s and love them. Thank you for making this, I’m going to listen to Mick’s music right now.

[@ministerofdarkness]

Mick’s solo albums from the 70s are fantastic! Especially “ Slaughter on 10th Avenue “. PLAY LOUD

[@StrangeDevice]

Agreed!!!

[@davidcopson5800]

That album gives me so much pleasure man!

[@sharons.2587]

Absolutely great album!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Only After Dark” is a great song!!! ❤

[@familydogg1234]

Ive been.. a fan since 1973. Was lucky to contribute articles/ listings to 2 Hunter/Ronson fanzines and even a discography co- write credit in A David Bowie article. I saw a Hunter/Ronson soundcheck in 1989 , saw the show then got backstage having a conversation with both Hunter/Ronson discussing my discographies I typed up about each one of them. The conversation just turned to music in general and if these guys were my high school friends!! What an unforgettable night! Sadly he passed away. I was unaware that he lived in Woodstock during the late 80s- not too far from me (30 miles). Thank You! RIP Ronno

[@saltpeter7429]

No Mick Ronson, No Randy Rhoads. Randy was and is the most influential Rock guitarist I have ever heard, and his whole thing was DEEPLY inspired by Ronson. Right down to style and clothing. This was a very informative and entertaining video about an excellent musician, thanks very much.

[@cygnus1965]

I had no idea(or very little anyway) who Mick was until I saw this but the first thing that came to mind was wow Randy looks just like him.

[@youropionmattersnot]

The ending got me. As a guitar player i never realized how much Mick Ronson influenced me till now.

[@lawrencedewan9838]

Wow! God Bless You' Sir! I lived all the years As You I failed. The world failed May We appreciate our loss Straight Up, Mate!

[@gradybird3336]

It's incredible to me, looking back on the '70's, how many astounding musicians there were then, Mick Ronson surely among them. Thanks for recognizing his unique talent!

[@sniffableandirresistble]

You know it's his use of space inside of songs that feels like when you uncork a fine wine, something really good is happening, and you just relax into it. Then there's this warmth and luxurious summertime vibe that's always interwoven, too. Genius ❤

[@Lanternsinthesky-studios]

Many thanks for producing this tribute to Mick Ronson 🙏 His sound and overall approach to the guitar and to music in general is absolutely inspiring.

[@Mooocheropordis]

Magic flowed through Mick, he was a musicians musician.

[@kennethwood3984]

I'm always humbled by how much I don't know. Mick Ronson was a force of nature, a great unsung talent. RIP Mr. Ronson.

[@angelocarbone6433]

Mick's production work on Lou Reed's "Transformer" was just incredible. The dark, melancholy feel to "Perfect Day" to me is a classic example. On Ian Hunter's self titled album in 1975, he plays some of the most iconic guitar riffs and solos in rock history. I always loved his work. Very missed.

[@gordiandeger9203]

Exactly, Mick played the piano on Perfect Day. That should have been mentioned in the documentary imo

[@Rexy-sy9wt]

Check out Al Greens version . ⚡

[@ramblerdave1339]

Huge fan of both Mick Ronson, and Ian Hunter! Didn't know he was the guitar on the Bowie songs I liked! 😮😊

[@reddwood4971]

Mick is one of my favorite guitarists ever and wish he was more well known amongst fellow musicians I meet. They seem to know David Bowie/ spiders from mars but Ronson isn’t a house hold name. Loved his work with Bowie/Lou Reed and his solo albums Thank you for this! RIP Mick Ronson you’ve inspired me and many many others

[@bobturnley2787]

Can't imagine Bowie having the same impact without Ronson - Rebel Rebel; Jean Genie; Suffragette City; Moonage Daydream. Also did some good solo albums plus working with Dylan and Mott the Hoople.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Definitely Spot On 💯 % true!! Mick elevated, the Spiders from Mars… I love his quirky song “Only After Dark”

[@davidcopson5800]

Bowie played the guitar riff on Rebel Rebel.

[@voxpox1850]

@@davidcopson5800 The album track or the single?

[@Tawny6702]

Nonsense! Sure Mick was a great arranger and producer, but here’s the thing and Like Ken Scott said….David was the boss, they were his songs and nothing was going on vinyl unless he liked it, and like all of Bowie’s musicians they had to be good and bring something to the table, in turn he gave them the freedom to express their ideas, he didn’t say….just do what I say and play it this way, he expected them to introduce anything they thought would sound good, and if Mick hadn’t been there it would have been someone else until he got the sound he wanted! Personally I think Mick was lost without David!

[@bobturnley2787]

@@Tawny6702 True that Ronson never played with the same tone after leaving Bowie and Mick wasn't a great songwriter. While many fans regard the post-Ronson albums just as highly, I don't. Ronson was the spark that spurred the creativity of Ziggy Stardust. Without him it would have sounded like Brown Sugar without Keith Richards. George Harrison could have played guitar for the Stones but the sound would be so different.

[@stanwellback]

I bought Mick’s first two solo albums on vinyl in the mid 70s. Some folk accused him of being a Bowie wannabe, but I loved his music on its own merits. A brilliant guitarist and songwriter, I hold him in high esteem. Such a pity he died so young. Thank you for this video. I wasn’t aware of Mick’s varied career until I watched it. Now I need to check out some of the sources that you’ve brought to my attention. 🙏🏻

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank YOU!

[@nunyafunyuns]

The guitar work on Ziggy Stardust will be one of the last memories to evaporate into the ether when I'm old and senile.

[@rodwolfe8067]

& Aladdin Sane - brilliance

[@marktulk4225]

Yeah - So why didn't we hear any of "Ziggy" in this 14 min "tribute" ?? ( Couldn't get rights for 10-15 SECONDS, from Bowie, Inc. ??)

[@nunyafunyuns]

@@marktulk4225 A channel with a little over 1300 subscribers isn't going to be able to afford that sort of thing.

[@sharronb-r6956]

Thank you so much for this tribute. What a legend! ❤

[@markkumanninen6524]

I bought the album 50 years ago this spring, falling head over heels over his playing. The love has never gone away. This vid made smoke get in my eyes.

[@georgeickhoff3646]

I knew the facts, because I've always been a great fan of Mick Ronson. This is a fantastic presentation, great job. Thank you!

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you so much!!!

[@13_13k]

Thank You for making this video that merely touches on the giant that Mick was/is in the music of the 1970s,'80s and '90s. I will be 59 years old later this year and was raised with older siblings who were huge Bowie fans. I was listening to Bowie Albums with headphones on playing them over and over again from about age 7 throughout my life. Mick's contribution to Bowie's music and so many other artists is legendary and not enough people are aware of his impact on what people are listening to even today. I know and have met so many big name musicians in my life, i've been very fortunate in that I got to meet them all and become friends with many. I even got to meet Bowie and his wife Iman at a private party/debut of a band with a member that was a mutual friend and that was one of my only times I felt like I was meeting one of my heroes. I wish that I had met Mick before his passing. Hopefully I never missed the opportunity to do so and didnt realize that we were in the same space at the same time at some point. That would be very disappointing to know I missed that chance. Mick Ronson has left a huge mark on and influenced so many people not only musicians and artists but everyday fans of music. May he never be forgotten.

[@TruthSurge]

I think was about 13 or so when I heard that Aladdin Sane track and the intro is just guitar and voice distorted with feedback but back then, I had no idea what was happening. It was just like magic and no matter how often I replayed it, I just couldn't understand how those sounds were happening. I thought it was two guitars but then maybe it is but doesn't matter, the effect was just so raw and powerful. That wah effect happening once the band comes in.... was just amazing. Yeah, he was a great team player, it seems.

[@winslowredcross2835]

I remember when he passed away. Great guitar player!! RIP & God bless you Mick Ronson. Thank you for all the great music you made during your time on this earth. You were one of the best. Great video!!

[@spottedliver]

It inspires me, to want to be a nice guy like Mick Ronson was.

[@Brettyboy101]

I recently watched the documentary on his life, i cant help but feel that when Bowie pulled the plug on the spiders it must have been a real kick in the nuts for Ronson, but he doesnt bad mouth bowie at all, on the contrary, that shows real class, he was the most down to earth bloke you could wish to meet it seems, and the music that he was involved is absolutely stunning. RIP Ronno

[@DakTirCue]

Learned a lot here! Funny I always loved Angel #9...never knew Ronson had anything to do with it. Loved the spiders.. loved learning Ronson riffs as a kid. RIP

[@aintmanyofusleft]

At 60, growing up through all this music, I gotta thank you for making a video giving credit where credit is due, unsung heroes to the masses does'nt mean "we" missed them, always amazed at the things "we" did'nt know.great tribute to Mick and some nice clips and photos of David, Bob and others. Loved it !

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you!

[@steveleblanc7983]

Was lucky enough to see Mick in Toronto, first in 1979 with Mott The Hoople and again in 83 where he played Jean Genie with David Bowie.

[@StrangeDevice]

Oh man! So jealous. Can't imagine hearing that amazing tone from the wah and fuzz in person. Must've been amazing. And I'll bet his on-stage energy was great to witness...

[@johnnee6173]

Micks playing and vocals made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I’m in my sixties now and that has not changed! Great video ❤

[@mjp96]

I had NO idea he had a voice that good!

[@frankyrubful]

Wonderful Mick Ronson !! I always loved his guitar but didn’t know he had all those other talents. Rest in Love Mick ♡

[@blzbob7936]

So much i didn't know about Mick in this vid. Thanks. What I did know, was his playing sounded easy to learn - but it wasn't. And that was his gift. Real musicians knew, and that is why he was asked to collaborate with so many. I'll be honest, the Ziggy days were fucking awesome, and made a massive impact on me. And I did buy his solo album. What I love about Mick is that he was really skilled but humble. Missed by many. Rock in Peace. x

[@eirikmoltu553]

And some things we also should be told. No mention of Ian Hunter, but morrissey? Wtf.

[@solfly6]

I certainly knew Mick Ronson as one of the Spiders from Mars and thought he was cool and a great guitarist but was only able fully appreciate him when I saw him live with Ian Hunter back in the late 80's. So tasteful!!... I did not know of several of the contributions mentioned here. Speaks volumes.

[@andrewjeffries8721]

Thank you for this bit of rock history!!! I bought Play Don't Worry in 1979 and I played it over and over again. The music , the singing, the guitar work!!!! Awesome!

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you!

[@timide4645]

I met Mick and Ian at Disc Records on September 28, 1979. I was 16 years old. I got autographs from both and attended the show at the Sports Arena that night. I had no real idea at 16, who and exactly WHO I was talking to and in the presence of. I mean I knew who Mick Ronson was, I was there to meet him, but I had no idea who Mick Ronson was. Thank You Mick!

[@cdeweijer12]

Wat geweldig om dat met terugwerkende kracht te beseffen. Mooie herinneringen om te koesteren🤩

[@GoodBoyChevy]

Thanks Strange Device, this video is awesome! In 1989 my buddy and I bought tickets to see Mott The Hoople's - Ian Hunter, at a small "live club" in Victoria ,BC, Canada. We were sitting at a table in front of a small stage, when suddenly the lights went down and out came our Rock n Roll hero , along with Mick Ronson. I just about "s..t my pants! I knew Mick was already a legend from his days with Bowie , but witnessing his amazing skill and presence along side Ian , was truly an unbelievable experience! Until now, I wasn't aware of the many collaborations he did with all those other great musicians mentioned in this vid. So sad that he passed away so young and too soon. Cheers!🎵☮🎵

[@thebrooklyngardenclub225]

you really did Mick right , thankyou , thankyou, thankyou!

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank YOU!!!

[@thecandlebombs]

Ronson is the powerfully quiet inspiration behind so much! good music.

[@CaptainRon1913]

I wore out two Ziggy Stardust albums. Couldn't get enough of Mick's music. That continued withMick's collaboration with Ian Hunter

[@Materialworld4]

That was an Epic Video my friend. I was in the crowd at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles when David Bowie and Mick Ronson performed what was for me the greatest concert I have ever witnessed. My ears felt like they were permanently damaged when I got back outside, but to say the concert was memorable would be an understatement. More than 50 years later Mick Ronson's performance that night is unforgettable. As for you, damn you have a talent for storytelling, and voice over mad skill.

[@ronh.798]

I was fortunate enough to see Mick play twice, both times he was with Ian Hunter. A true underdog in the music business. I didn't realize just how many other songs and artists he influenced and played a key part in making their songs successful, Elton John and John Mellencamp were surprises to me. Thank you, for this tribute to a well deserving musician, writer, arranger, influencer. Well done.

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you!!

[@torresalex]

Mick Ronson was just indescribably good.

[@markrosenquist8259]

Mick Ronson-Gary Moore and Randy Rhoads are my 3 all time favorite guitarists. R.I.P. LEGENDS🖤🙏🎸

[@mikeallen2097]

Thanks for much for this creation and post! What an incredible person! So many contributions. RIP Mick!

[@WilsonPendarvis-tn3wm]

profound and talented , and I miss him a lot. Of all the qualities of a guitar player I miss him a lot , is one of the most sought after in the world.

[@TheDogPa]

Camped out in front of the Roxy for a week and saw 7 of the 10 shows when Ian Hunter recorded Welcome to the club. In the mornings, the band would show up and hang out for awhile. Ian held court in a yellow convertible rolls. Mick brought out a tray of juice to pass out to us. I realized real quick that Mick was right there...available. Got to sit and talk with him. He'd talk to us between songs. What a totally down to earth cool dude. I've seen about anyone I wanted to, more awesome shows than I can list. Those shows and that week, and Mick, was the highlight.

[@geoff2204]

Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Ronson guitar solo. Utterly awesome.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

What an incredible song "The Man Who Sold the World.' Hauntingly beautiful.

[@JeffW77]

Thank you. This was great. I remember listening to the radio on my way home from work one evening. The (outstanding) announcer opened his mic and said, "Well, we lost Mick Ronson today." That short announcement has stuck in my mind all these years.

[@andreweaves7975]

I was blessed to see Mick with Ian Hunter in the early 80s at a small club in San Juan Capistrano. The place had picnic benches for seating and we were pressed up against the stage in the first row. We had seen them play the night before in Hollywood and none of us slept as we made our way down right after the show to be ready to see the master again. I don't know if it was all the smoke from the weed that we were producing and probably affecting the band but in the middle of the show during a song both Mick and Ian jumped off the stage and onto our table and started jamming a duet solo together….They kicked most of our drinks over and nobody gave a damn! We threw a couple joints up on stage and bought the band drinks before the show was over...they fucked around with this all night long it was one of the best nights of my life.

[@StrangeDevice]

Omg that sounds utterly insane! So lucky! Thanks for sharing!

[@michaeldillon3113]

Well done on uploading this . History often obscures the true Heroes . R.I.P Michael Ronson ✌️☮️

[@jameslong9921]

It's the expressions on his face I love, in combination with the music of course. Sort of like Hendrix you know he actually feels what he is playing, like he is channelling some cosmic entity sucking it through the aether and it being made manifest in the unique sonic palette that Ronson brought to his music.

[@claesforsellandersson2819]

Great upload in tribute of a true legend. Only one mistake in my view, to not include Ian Hunters first album, a true gem where Mick gets to roar all over the album. Do check it out! Thanks again for uploading ❤

[@Richard_Lush]

Ah man he was sooo talented. The sounds alone that came out of that guitar defined that 70s Brit alt rock. Definition of a great guitarist? Unique. You know who it is just by the sound.

[@cliffbungalow9373]

Every note he played said exactly what he wanted it to.

[@BedeLaplume]

Really appreciate your documentary.. As you wrote so well, he is one of those unsung guitar heroes of all times..

[@StrangeDevice]

Thank you so much!! It was an honor to discover more about Mick and to share that with you.

[@BedeLaplume]

​ His style was Zen and yet powerful.. One of his best solos is one of his simplest on Suffragette City.. An iconic solo with few notes almost played on a single G string.. @@StrangeDevice

[@csnide6702]

Mick's playing on Ian Hunters live record was awesome... !

[@patrickmcmanus5373]

One of the best. Mick Ronson

[@stinkfinger630]

Excellent work! Ronson was too talented for this world!