David Bowie - Mick Ronson interview outtake from Hang On To Yourself.

The complete outtake of Mick Ronson's interview from the 1996 BBC documentary called Hang On to Yourself with lots of revealing memories filmed 20.10.92.
Poignant that it's one of Mick's last TV appearances (If not the last) in an empty Hammersmith Odeon.
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[@rebeccaobrien3650]

I was lucky enough to meet him, shortly after this footage, on Halloween night. He came to see Glen Matlock and his band play at our local pub. I was in total shock when he walked through the door. I got a photo with him which I will treasure forever, he was such a gentle, beautiful man. Looking back we were all transfixed with Bowie, but Mick was the real magic behind it all.

[@TheFairway8]

What a wonderful experience for you he was a true genius

[@sternej]

What a lovely man. No smarm, no sarcasm and wouldn't say a bad thing about anyone. Patiently puts up with these insufferable filmmakers who keep running out of film. An amazing musician and a man of character

[@exqsit]

100%

[@w5winston]

100!

[@Rokkout1]

Mick, the professional, dealing with a bunch of amateurs. This is a great video, though, as it clearly exhibits Mick's melodic yet powerful playing on the guitar.

[@pdoyled]

They were shooting on 16mm, the camera they were using could probably only take 400ft of film (about 10 minutes at 25fps), was just the way things were unlike in the digital age. Yes they could have gotten bigger mags (you can get 800ft/1200ft) but not very common for 16mm. Was cheaper than shooting 35mm and could shoot more. It was the standard pretty much for TV work. Having shot interviews with hundreds of different people myself (digitally, but still), Micks reaction/face is what everyone looks like on camera because they don't really know what's technically going on in the awkward pauses and what to do, especially when something technical comes up that throws you out of the conversation. Even I get annoyed (internally) so yeah, it's weird but that's just how things like this get made. (I mainly do narrative work because I hate this process!)

[@bonnerscott5374]

In the book next to Bowie, Micks always quoting. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. A great and humble man, Gone way too soon> Like Lennon, mercury wonder what they would have done, made in the last 20some odd years. There would be a different soundtrack in our lives. Fives years old but I'm sure you still feel the same as, and always will.

[@officergregorystevens5765]

"You plug it in, and you turn it up and away you went." -Mick Ronson About the best explanation of how to play electric rock/pop guitar I've heard lol

[@harryovett683]

The man is in the last days of his life. Genteel and honest throughout. But I had that sense that (in the last parts of the inteview) that he really didn't want to play these rock riffs in a comfy chair - but he wanted to be on stage, strutting around and belting it out. RIP Mick - the world has lost a gentleman, and a great entertainer. You excited my life.

[@davidcoxon4710]

I can't hardly watching this without being filled with indignation due to the way he was interviewed. He handles it with total grace and dignity. It is heart wrenchingly sad when he complains of the cold as he was probably riddled with cancer by then. For those that are not happy with Bowie, they should refer to the Morrisey interview where he talks about his time with Ronson. He talks about how Mick would get letters from David and he couldn't wait to open them. Sounds like he loved him all the same even years later. One can only wonder what Bowie may have thought in his last years regarding Mick. I suppose we will never know. I love seeing photos of them from the day, as you can see a kinship there. A real loving bond. Personally, I think they were cut from the same cloth and were both really decent blokes. The best thing I read on Ronson was from someone or other in the industry that said 'He was the nicest guy in the music industry. He simply had no ego" Sadly, I was 3 when they were doing their Ziggy tours. If you saw him live - you must be able to sleep very contently at night as you are part of the privileged few. One of the most underrated and under appreciated guitarists of modern music and what a wonderful human being.

[@officergregorystevens5765]

I can't believe how awesome he sounds just playing the Jean Genie riff considering how sick he was and that it's not meant as a production to pick up much more (well anyway) than vocals

[@josephweaver8985]

He was, good looking man but the interview, beyond a shadow of doubt, proved, he was sick, His Gaunt appearance very apparent, but you know I overlooked, all that, for his answers, probably stung some people. Not many and he sure did not have to prove himself as a musician. His replies, are awesome simple to the point, and so very sad, knowing he would be dead within half a year. By the way he comments on the cold, for chrissakes, toss, or give him a blanket. Mick you could have stayed home and made them come to you....gentleman always finish last!

[@rohanroll]

Hands down. What a superb player, arranger, composer, and all at the same time, humble, warm human being. No doubt the Bowie we know for all these years would not exist without him. Same about Lou Reed. When you think about the songs brought to new life just upon his arrangements (Changes, Life On Mars, Starman, Walk on the wild side, Perfect Day... ) you just shiver. Gone too soon. A real master.

[@susankeller164]

David Coxon I saw them in 72? In Memphis TN. Sleep well no. Listened to their records all nite.

[@susankeller164]

Thora F they died form the same kind of cancer too.

[@gazzah54]

this was from a man who knew he was dying with cancer, so dont post stupid comments.

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

Absolutely ! 👍

[@PierreDybman]

You shouldn’t have started. From a cancer survivor...

[@timczifrik7715]

I did not know that. Very sad

[@michaelthomas366]

Ronson was a deep thinking man. You can see how he mulls over the question giving it his utmost attention before answering.

[@crimsonwolf9099]

Mick Ronson WAS the "early Bowie sound"!!! Without Ronson on those Bowie/Ronson recordings we might never have cared about Bowie. It didn't hurt Lou Reed's fizzling career to have Mick produce, arrange and play on Reed's Transformer lp, either. Ronson should have become as famous and appreciated as Bowie & Reed but sadly that didn't happen. They both owed Ronson a HUGE debt!

[@lalala6751]

Truly an awe inspiring musician. No ego here, just a nice, humble, man. RIP Mick.

[@b.bailey8244]

i love him - what a humble lovely man and one of the finest guitarists. i hope he and David are playing together in the sky.

[@starflash08]

Mick was a genius

[@exqsit]

I was a BIG Bowie fan back in early 70,s. However when he dumped Mick Ronson and the rest of the band ( spiders from Mars ) I lost respect for Bowie .

[@arautus]

It was primarily his powerful guitar playing that got me hooked on Bowie's music.

[@arautus]

@Goet Goet He was a very low key type of person. It wasn't his style to demand more fame, money, and recognition. Mick Ronson was too much of a class act for his own good.

[@exqsit]

@@arautus So true R I P Mick

[@timlynch5710]

Bowie owed this man SO MUCH!

[@crimsonwolf9099]

Yeah, like his career!

[@Drummerjeffkazee]

And John Cougar

[@purplecowideal]

Perhaps Mick was satisfied being given the opportunity to just play and these other bands were his in to the stage.

[@wjec1970]

Ronno..... you are so missed, still.......I would rather have him sustaining ONE note with vibrato than the widdly-widdly guitar merchants you find out there trying to fit 50 notes in one second. He played with pure emotion, and with bite and snarl when it was needed. A MAJOR guitar influence for me. He could also play other instruments AND was a great arranger too.

[@bobgure]

+wjec1970 Indeed. And for the record, what in God's name is he doing on "Time"?!! It reminds me; On the VH1 Classic Albums "Transformer" episode, Reed and the crew are listening to the master of 'Perfect Day' and Reed in a low tone of voice simply says "Ahh..Ronson." His orchestrations on that album not to mention 'Hunky', 'Ziggy' etc are magnifique. And the tone on "I'm the One"! Yahh! Love them, grieving them.

[@lalala6751]

+wjec1970 A hundred percent agree.

[@dinodimarco3277]

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[@steviesavage]

@@dinodimarco3277 totally agree, you make some excellent points!

[@normanhacker3588]

Amazing guitarist,distinctive voice on GUITAR, and so much more in the spiders!.

[@floydzepplin1218]

Mick was so much more than a great guitarist, a true artist in every sense of the word. Bowie got lucky

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

I heard the album The Man Who Sold the World. It was MR on guitar that really hooked me. Took me longer to appreciate David Bowie. Then the Ziggy album became my favorite album for many years. Mick Ronson to me was the reason David’s career took off like it did.

[@pilarmartinez9753]

Yes, yes, yes. Fantastic Ronson. ❤️💖🎶🎶🎶

[@HektorBandimar]

The interviewer was trying to put words into his mouth, but he didn't bad mouth anyone. Mick Ronson was a great guitarist and a very modest guy. R.I.P. Mick Ronson.

[@cnmm6069]

I noticed that too...What a shitbird..

[@radicalgrace866]

Having just watched the 50 year Ziggy film and being blown away to tears by Mick Ronson's guitar, this interview is very very moving. Wonderful, beautiful Ronno.

[@martadavies995]

I am fascinated by Mick Ronson. He seemed very down to earth and absolutely loved watching him perform here totally on his own. What a loss to us and the music of tomorrows!

[@gregbear123]

What a beautiful man. Amazing guitarist.

[@virginiakrey91]

Love the man so much!

[@brighteyes9881]

This footage will break your heart if you let it. He was one of the very best...

[@kontrapunktusbaroque3003]

Arguably the most unheralded rock guitarist to ever live! I started to listen to Bowie because of Mick Ronson.

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Met Mick when I was 19 years old (56 now). A nice guy and humble as anyone!! RIP Mick

[@leahlune9278]

I too had thé chance to meet him (also was about 19) now 51... Sat on thé floor and we talked for a while and he was thé most down to earth guy, so sad he died relativement young 😥

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Yes, he was a cool dude for sure. Died far to young!! :(

[@bernadette607]

6 months before Mick died...... I’m sad watching this, Oh what a beautiful gentle soul. He was an extraordinary guitarist.... my teens were filled with his soaring guitar...

[@crumplezone1]

He was a such a wonderful person, so humble,we miss you Mick

[@toronto55]

Mick was so important to early Bowie. I saw him in Toronto with Ian Hunter. I have 100% respect for Ronson's musical abilities. I am a drummer. How we miss true musicians! So sad modern day entertainment people think they are musicians because they can program! Ha ha ha !!!

[@AbirTarafdar]

Yeah he made those early songs great.

[@toronto55]

Thx Abir. Mick would be happy we come together over his talented efforts. He does not know this, but you and and I do, my friend!

[@AbirTarafdar]

+michael s yeah I agree. Though, i like to imagine he does know on some level - haha. Thanks for your comment : )

[@DavidTransformer]

michael s : well said. I remember seeing Ronno at the old Glasgow Apollo both with Bowie and Ian Hunter in the 70's. Simply one of the greatest guitarists I ever saw. My friends and I still go to many gigs and lots of fine music out there today, but very few make the hairs stand on end the way Ronson did when he played. A true guitar god and such a decent guy.

[@madeleinehague648]

Poor Mick. So ill here. He was gone six months later. Sweet, sweet guy, and what a TONE!

[@petre.w.487]

A wonderful, humble man. I'm pretty sure he would have gone onto greater things if he was still with us. R.I.P. Mick.

[@Dr.scottcase88]

What a gentle soul he was. Gone way way way too soon at the age of 46 a very sad and tragic loss for all of us. Unappreciated or at least underappreciated by many I wish I could’ve known him personally he seemed the type to be a good friend. Thank you anyway for the entertainment you provided us while you were with us. Peace.

[@barrymcmahon469]

A lot of what we love about Bowie came from this guy. Mick Ronson... Respect!

[@kevinkelleher8492]

I thought I was one of a few that loved Mick Ronson, so, I'm thanking the commenters here for their beautiful tributes.

[@tonyhedditch4402]

Three humble brilliant musicians. No order, but genuine. 1) Charlie Watts, 2) John Paul Jones, & 3) Mick Ronson. Proper musicians, yet alone human beings.

[@crimsonwolf9099]

I would add two more to that humble brilliant musicians list. Martin Barre & Dave Davies!

[@michaelabbott516]

This was fantastic, Thanks for posting. I like how the Interviewer is trying to put words in Mick's mouth and get him to bad mouth David and Mick is so cool, he just won't go down that road, a class act.

[@robertashton8069]

Yes, he refused to be a mouthpiece for fools. A true gentleman. And a master craftsman/ artist. The interviewers were trying to coach his responses and failed.

[@kimberlyjohnson1371]

Yep..I see some of that as well..

[@GRIFFKILL]

Wow I've never actually seen Mick being interviewed, completely different person to what I expected, what a gentleman, extremely engaging, quiet, shy, humble genius. Pity about those muppets running out of reel every time he was getting in flow.

[@WalterSobchak1000]

Bowie hit the jackpot when he teamed up with Mick, what a brilliant musician & bloke

[@crimsonwolf9099]

It didn't hurt Lou Reed's fizzling career to have Mick produce, arrange and play on Reed's Transformer lp, either. Ronson should have become as famous and appreciated as Bowie & Reed but sadly that didn't happen. They both owed Ronson a HUGE debt!

[@NowFunStarts]

Mick Ronson, Such a nice guy, no wonder Bowie put his arm around him...

[@constellations9258]

I think Bowie did that largely as a stage move to titillate the audience.......I don't think that Bowie did it because he felt such affection for Ronson........rather it seems to me that it was just another of Bowie's showmanship.........even though it seemed like a planned stage move, I'm quite sure that Bowie was very aware how extremely talented and gorgeous Ronson was

[@sexobscura]

*WATERSHED*

[@simonsaxby7425]

He was a lovely man from my hometown of Hull and he was humble but genius, Hull is very proud of Ronno xx

[@Theexcellorator64]

I love the way he thinks about his answers rather than just saying clichés and instant replies. Just a great guitar player and a great, modest ordinary guy. Truly missed.

[@craigthomas2455]

This unassuming, humble, greatly gifted, lovely bloke left us much too soon and the music world in particular is the poorer for it. I always say a few words of prayer for him on my birthday which is also the day he died (April 29th). Whenever I watch videos of Ronni talking he is such a typical northerner !!!! (which is partly why he's a great bloke. We're all nice people up here in the north 🤗.

[@derry854]

What a lovely, lovely man. I could listen to Mick Ronson talk all day

[@tomjudd305]

6 months from lingering death still oozing talent and grace. interviewers a snotty bunch. Mickelson very humble

[@todd3205]

i sure miss these guys. There really aren't words for it.

[@skygazer6898]

I am so grateful for youtube, as it enables me to come on here and check out the great musicians I have admired through the years. These interviews and the concerts really help to keep the likes of the very talented Mick Ronson's memory alive. Mick was a lovely, down-to-earth guy, and it appears that no one out there has a bad word to say about him, how rare is that. I loved David Bowie, and I do hope he appreciated what Mick brought to the table and that without him, things may have been so different. I got goosebumps when Mick started to play that brilliant riff for Jean Genie. Bloody shame, Mick died at such a young age but his memory will live on. Thanks very much, Halloweenjack84 for uploading, much appreciated.

[@timetraveller1702]

True, its also the people that made that effort to record, archive, digitise and upload these things. They were the real big fans back in the days of analogue.

[@dirkbogarde44]

Thoughtful, down to earth and very revealing. Shame he's not with us anymore.

[@davidburne9477]

So greatly missed. Such tone, such great playing. Fan via Ian Hunter and their collaborations, as well as Bowie. Hunter’s son “Michael Picasso” is dedicated to Mick, and always makes me emotional to hear it,. Such great love between Ian and Mick.

[@drgrl]

Mick may have gotten "rid of" anger and frustration with his playing, but what he gave back was pure magic!

[@shaneball238]

Just a genuine nice guy who was so talented...fame didn't affect him at all, top man !

[@dasboot7538]

Love his Hull accent!

[@garymorgan3314]

Yorkshire with a hint of Geordie.

[@fifthof1795]

@@garymorgan3314 No Geordie in a Hull accent. He doesn't even have a really strong accent...certain words though are strong.

[@garymorgan3314]

@@fifthof1795 I said a HINT and to these London ears they remind me of Northumberland. No gainsaying this as it is and remains my subjective impression. "Chacun a son gout" and all that. Keep well. Gary

[@maryjaneferguson2711]

Sending up blessings and love to a kind, talented gentle soul.

[@blooddonor70]

I could watch a day's worth of Mick talking, and a little playing, thank you for the upload

[@schreds]

definitely one of my guitar hero's and for sure part of the sound track of my youth ,, i can remember learning so much of Mick's stuff his style just always felt good to my ear ,, Mick was a big reason i wanted a Les Paul and a Marshall amp growing up he had that tone of the period just dialed ,, that last scene of him playing Ziggy alone on the stage about said it all ,, wouldn't be surprised if that was the last time he actually played that riff under the stage lights ,, probably the most meaningful part of the entire interview ,, RIP Mick

[@konaken1035]

I Love the Mick Ronson sound... what a treat to watch him teach a few of his licks on that ashtray telicaster.. Beast Sound... BRAVO Mick!!

[@michaelbaker3537]

What an underrated ICON

[@billholmes6933]

As a writer and interviewer, I am mortified by the effort from the back end of the camera. Could anyone ever have shown more class in face of such an amateur effort?Still, for historical purposes, spellbinding to watch. I was fortunate enough to see Mick with Bowie, with Ian and even with The Yanquis (on the day they got their "cease and desist" letter from MLB and changed the name) in a tiny shithole in Sodus Point NY. If there is a Mount Rushmore of "Rock Star", Keith is there, and Ronson is too...the other two are up for debate. Always amazing to watch, and always the ultimate humble and self-deprecating gentleman. Loved to talk about his own guitar influences rather than talk about himself. I wept when he died.Plays a Les Paul through a huge stack, but hand him a Tele and a Pugnose amp, and he still makes thunder. Give him a $25 Sears ukulele and he would still rock it out. Beyond making Bowie "Bowie", his other credits (from Dylan to Lou Reed to Pure Prairie League) is testament to his genius. But these nimrods wanted to ask him where he got his makeup...

[@briandonnelly638]

Mick seems such a great and humble man, so talented, he was the heart of the spiders.

[@onetime3738]

Thank you - what a natural guitarist and genuine person.

[@andywoodruff8253]

Glad I found this video. I didnt know anything about Mick Ronson except for his music with Bowie & Mott the Hoople. Seems like such a nice man. I particularly enjoyed his self-effacing modesty. He doesnt need to boast. Plug it in and turn it up. You sure did.

[@louisevandendijssel4379]

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[@louisevandendijssel4379]

Inh weg met dot

[@bluesisgold]

Ronno was such a lovely person, such an inspiring role model, and a gorgeous-looking man! So sad that he isn't around anymore.

[@ThefightingCelt]

Lovely guy . Great musician , and so vital to the early Bowie sound . I fondly remember buying his Slaughter On 10th Avenue and Play Don't Worry albums back in the 70s . Sadly missed .

[@crimsonwolf9099]

He WAS the early Bowie sound and Mick ALSO lifted Lou Reed's sinking career out of oblivion by producing, arranging and playing on Reed's album Transformer.

[@핵타]

what a gentleman

[@carlosdanger6129]

Ronno is in my top 3 guitar players of all time.. what a great tone he had.. Rest in Peace, you are missed

[@HollyJoyner42]

Such a beautiful sweet guy. 💞💜

[@rael1999]

People talk about unsung heroes....well this guy certainly was.

[@allanvacca3394]

Seemed like a good person, RIP, mick, the world needs more people like you

[@enoboye]

Lovely man. Much, much underrated. Sorely missing from the pop history of modern rock. Just as an aside: does anyone else see a similarity with George Harrison here, facially? Could be just me. Anyway, thank you for this upload. I enjoyed it greatly. What a guy. R.I.P. Ronno, and thank you.

[@garymorgan3314]

Only in that they are very thin. Naturally in George’s case, not (sadly) in Ronson’s.

[@CAMASHTA4]

My favorite guitarist I understand Bowie had to evolve I wish he would have taken Mick with him

[@32mybelle]

CAMASHTA4 Me too!

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

CAMASHTA4 I saw a Bowie concert in 1976, but All I could think was--too bad Ronson wasn’t there!

[@ccorbin7128]

Saw David's Diamond Dogs tour in Norfolk, Virginia in 1974. Wished Ronno could have been there on stage.

[@fifimelville2434]

The big question: did Bowie ever achieve the same level of musical genius without Mick? I love Station to Station, but I wonder if anything Bowie did after Mick was as wonderful as Ziggy and Hunky Dory. Also Perfect Day and Satellite of Love had the same magic. What do others think?

[@Klui_]

@@fifimelville2434 I gotta say Station to Station is a bigger masterpiece than Ziggy and HD, same could be said about Outside and Blackstar. Ronno was a God, and a wonderful human and musician, but to say that Bowie never achieved anything that big again is simply not true

[@Voxjunction]

I remember seeing the series in the 90s, but they only showed a few minutes of Mick's contribution. Great to see the full interview. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@thekitowl]

Voxjunction I went to mick’s memorial concert & they showed most of this.

[@psychoprosthetic]

Thanks for the upload. I greatly admire Mick's modest brilliance.

[@davidcoxon4710]

"Do you mind if I have a sip of my tea?" Whoever uploaded this, god bless you. Really shows what a truly wonderful human being Mick Ronson must have been.

[@martianshoes]

Go to Ronson’s Wiki page. It only scratches the surface telling of all the arrangements he did, sessions played, tours made, music composed. Then to exhibit such grace and ego-free unspooling of such a monumental era of culture...a span of time where he himself was a true, key navigator. I listen closely as this humble giant speaks. His sounds play in my head daily, as do Bowie’s. How could these guys not know that they were composing the soundtrack to many, many of our lives ...as they were happening?

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Always have loved Mick, his sincerity and subtle humor are instantly endearing.

[@surrealestate06]

Just wanted to say thank you. I loved Mick and his 'hafl-cocked' wah wah pedal! Had the pleasure of meeting him when he toured with Ian Hunter....a pleasure meeting both actually! As said below, a gentleman, sadly missed along with David.

[@jonathandale7157]

What a beautiful human being. A friend if mine had the priviledge of meeting him & doing an impromptu interview the year preceding his death in upstate new York and said he was a sincere gentleman. If you ask me,Mick Ronson was that spark of musical magic that MADE Bowie. Period. If you want to watch something beautiful (& a bit sad),watch the Freddie Mercury tribute concert - it took place 2-3 weeks before Mick passed,and it was the last time he had the opportunity to play with his old friend David. Bowie said that Ronson had a few black out spells before the show but insisted on performing that nite;he nailed that song Heroes & rocked one last time! RIP Mick!

[@jdooris83]

R.I.P Mick Ronson, brilliant guitarist and musician. My first memory of Mick was in 92 when I was 8 and loved his performance and collaboration with David Bowie, Ian Hunter and Queen at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. Absolutely brilliant concert overall

[@drjay73]

It makes me sad when I watch this interview with him. Such an amazing musician in every way yet he was so patient and humble which is captured here. I often wonder if he knew he was not going to be around much longer at the time of this interview.

[@deemdoubleu]

Fantastic. RIP Mick Ronson. A man who left an indelible mark on musical history without a doubt.

[@mrbyrne2406]

Thanks a million for sharing this. What a quite remarkable piece of musical history told from an even more remarkable point of view. I could listen to Mick Ronson all night long! (I do wish the interviewer had put him more at ease, and showed more interest in him)

[@pilarzj]

such an elegant man....such an impetus of my youth that's still with me.....beyond belief how these people influenced me.....thank you so kindly.......xoxo

[@JimDiBattista]

What a sweet and gentle man, badly missed. I met him in a bar in Woodstock NY on a snowy night that his wife's band Arabesque was opening up for Tom Pacheco's band. So before I tell the story I have to preface it by saying that whenever I'd meet famous people that I admired, I had this knack for never saying the right thing when I'd meet them. This was the case with Mick. You see I was a big Bowie/Ziggy fan and thought that everything that Bowie and Ronson did together was superb artistry-including the Lou Reed stuff. I was really sad when the Spiders split up but was encouraged when I found out through the Mainman fan club that Mick Ronson was going to stay on the RCA Label and go solo. Then he came out with Slaughter on Tenth Avenue and Play Don't Worry. I have to be honest, they were disappointments, both albums-the songs just weren't there. No GREAT songs. So when I walked up to Mick that night in Woodstock I said "Hey Mick you and I are probably the only two people in this bar who have both of your albums". Now I meant it as a way of saying that I am a big fan and love you as an artist. But I guess it just didn't come out that way because I obviously hurt the man's feelings and he snarled his lips at me and gave me a look like I'll never forget. A F-you, you bloody wanker look. Sad thing was, I had no ill intent whatsoever. I always regretted that. I was glad that by the time that I got around to meet other heroes like Springsteen and Clarence that I had learned to stop DOING that...thing.

[@presidentoxford]

+Jim DiBattista As a huge fan - as you are - I so appreciate your message. I admire your candor & honestly feel an empathy . Anything more I say will seem stupid.

[@RafaelVargas73]

+Jim DiBattista shits happen my friend. It really is sad he did not get to be successful after separated from Bowie. Mick was a brilliant guitarist.

[@blues4ray]

+Jim DiBattista good for you for sharing. Ouch! But I think the instrumental Slaughter on 10th Avenue is just sensational

[@wcw8973]

+Rafael Vargas he took Bowie stabbing him in the back badly he did some producing

[@cgravier]

+Jim DiBattista wow you suck. Slaughter on 10th ave is a great song. That thing you speak of its called being yourself and yourself just isnt very good. Its like walking up to somebody and telling them their baby is ugly. yikes dude. freaking hippies/.

[@paulrichards2638]

Ronno is a legend but these fools doing the questions have the interview techniques of a couple of apathetic detectives. Hang on to yourself still puts a smile on his face, respect dude.

[@MrDallman]

I watched this through tear filled eyes …..the genius that was Rono …..that lead break on “Time” still chills me to my soul. Rest well Maestro…

[@paulrichards6826]

Mister Ronson ,. So polite on the receiving end of dumb questions. Pure class.

[@FuriousMess]

at 39:44 you can see the sheer joy on Mick's face. What a lovely guitarist and man.

[@GreenerHill]

Mick Ronson was a dream guitar player, and a dream interviewee. Can't believe he did this in '92, as others have said. Brave guy. One story not that well-known is that he was a possible to replace Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple. Think he would've been ideal. Just wish his Mott the Hoople tenure had gone on longer.

[@garyholmes2568]

A beautiful charming soul. Quiet and thoughtful. Him, Woody & Trevor can look back and know they were part of something new & exciting. They were there. A lot of us appreciated their contribution from the get go. They were the perfect fit for DB & he for them. I can't imagine my youth without the music they produced. Instrumental & influential in so many ways. Love them all. 💜

[@stevebennett7557]

absolutely brilliant video of Mick Ronson with him doing some great guitar stuff from the Ziggy period. what a great guy he was & brilliant guitarist.

[@gazzah54]

it was so moving to stand beside your grave with my 2 year old grandson. X

[@711honved]

Sadly Mick never got the full credit he deserved for his contribution to the rise & rise of David Bowie. To this day Bowie remains guarded on the subject despite Tony Visconti's generous praise for Ronno's work. So pleased to see Mick finally getting the credit for his magnificent arrangements & sublime guitar work.

[@michaelabbott516]

So NOT true, I get so tired of reading things like this, Bowie ALWAYS gave Mick his props and as MICK SAYS IN HIS OWN WORDS HERE, Bowie would PUSH people to do things he knew they had in them but didn't have the faith in themselves to do. He certainly gave the world Mick Ronson and people should stop trying to pit them against each other when there is NO reason too. One final note Ken Scott produced Ziggy and Aladdin Sane NOT Tony Visconti so how would TV know what went on at those sessions when he was busy working with Bolan/T Rex

[@officergregorystevens5765]

lol the rise and rise of david bowie.

[@constellations9258]

Ronson didn't want to speak badly of anyone it seems.........though other documentaries, even those given by Ronson's wife Suzie Fussey, that Mick was quite hurt by certain things in the music industry......I just think that Ronson wanted to keep his feelings of anger/hurt private and not broadcast them

[@SuperAnimelover100]

@@michaelabbott516 Some times the Truth just hurts !

[@betsyj59]

Probably remains garded on the subject so as not to call attention to the raw deal Mick Ronson, who was so integral to Bowie finally making it (after years of trying), got when Defries and Bowie decided to cut him loose.

[@charleystreather]

Just an outstanding musician and gentleman. I saw him play many times but this is the first interview of him I’ve ever seen. His Slaughter on 10th Avenue tour was just brilliant, he lead the way for so much of what followed. Thanks for sharing this gem.

[@seanpower7232]

Northern gentleness and modesty personified. There's a lotta love for Mick in our house xxx

[@googoogjoobgoogoogjoob]

Here's a tip for the production crew - put more film in your camera, it's always a help. And Mick Ronson - a genius.

[@robert66186]

Amazing listening to this humble man so honest and so talented part of the biggest thing in rock music yet it didn't go to is head like some rock stars of today

[@yurolson]

Wow - As a kid I really liked All the young dudes - I remember that on radio Luxemburg - but now Ronsons guitar sound was fantastic. I love all the back story references on the musical references. Sad though as you can see the effect of the cancer…God rest his soul.

[@betsyj59]

When I was 17 ( Spring, 1977) I went to Belgium (from the US) to be an au pair. My room there had a short wave radio in it and I remember sitting in front of it, twiddling the dial this way and that and coming across both Radio Luxenberg and Radio Caroline. I remember hearing the Stranglers' "Peaches" and the Boomtown Rats' "Joey's on the Streets Again" on Radio Caroline, sitting there is Brussels. The first time I was exposed to "punk" music (slightly late in the day but not for most Americans!).

[@Richard_P_James]

Seen this interview end to end many times. So many questions that could have been asked, but still glad we have this to watch :-)

[@Nosferatu88]

A lovely person. Really i love him more than yesterday. Thanks for this precious document.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

This is such a lovely interview with a wonderful man and one of the best Musicians of his time. Bless you Mick. Thank you for uploading, much appreciated.

[@terrypussypower]

Wow! this is amazing! Ronno was one of the best guitarists ever, his tone and finger vibrato was unmistakable.

[@bobgure]

+terrypussypower Ohh..the tone! Magnificent vibrato and orchestral playing! My fave.

[@cobbler40]

Really interesting to hear from mick. Such a talented man.

[@ChrisHowe2]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen. Mick Ronson absolute genius and a lovely man. That Ziggy Stardust riff (in the cold hammersmith) made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I've seen bits of this interview before but thank you for posting the entire interview with the outtakes.

[@lorendsalazar]

Mick Ronson was a major part of launching Bowie to fame. This band, this line up of musicianship, is one of the best in the history of rock from this era. Sad that Bowie decided to end this band so early on, with such short notice, and not give Mr. Ronson and all their fair due for the incredible work and musicianship they had achieved. Very selfish of Mr. Bowie. Mick Robson is one of the finest guitarist of this era and astounding to behold in live concert. A fine, soft spoken, thoughtful, intelligent person and a great guitarist.

[@voyeurcoma638]

I agree Bowie was a selfish cunt. but if you join Bowie don't expect to be hanging around too long. it's surprising Robson lasted as long 1970-1973 surely the only players that have lasted that long was Tony Visconti and Reeves Gabrels.

[@ringolevio5921]

Michael Rose Robson? Ffs

[@betsyj59]

Selfish of Bowie... who was also under the influence of Tony Defries who was promising him the moon.

[@emmastaw5584]

Flippin heck...his guitar playing is god like. He was clearly a huge creator along with Bowie

[@davidmonk4032]

Beautiful interview. Mick is so thoughtful and revealing.