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Meet Mick Ronson—the indispensable genius who turned David Bowie into the rock icon Ziggy Stardust. This exclusive documentary goes deep into their collaboration, revealing Ronson’s critical role as more than just a guitarist, but as a classically trained arranger and producer.
Featuring personal accounts from David's wife Angie Bowie, Ronson's sister Maggie, and key collaborators, the film details:
The Hull Connection: How Ronson, a humble gardener from Hull, was recruited and transformed Bowie's sound from acoustic folk to heavy, definitive glam rock.
The Co-Creator: Ronson's crucial, uncredited work: composing the string arrangements for "Life on Mars," becoming the main hands-on producer, and giving Bowie his "Jeff Beck" (1:35:34).
The Chaos: The famous bisexual declarations, the notorious "guitar fellatio" shot, and the drug-fueled volatility that defined the Spiders From Mars era.
The Cost: Ronson's heartbreaking career after the Spiders, his lack of credit, and his financial struggles, leading him to work with Bob Dylan, Lou Reed (Transformer), and Morrissey (his last major paycheck) until his tragic passing from cancer.
This is the definitive story of the man whose raw rock power was the perfect complement to David Bowie's genius.
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story
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