John Blake Mick Ronson - The Spider with the Platinum Hair

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 Also includes scores of unpublished photographs, unseen rarities (including Ronson's own personal record collection) and an exhaustive discography.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