A bold, confident advert marking Mick Ronson’s emergence as a solo force in 1974.

A guitarist once defined by Ziggy’s spotlight steps into his own — twelve dates, a full band, and a management machine determined to prove Mick Ronson could blaze just as brightly on his own stage.

A pair of heartfelt letters remind readers that even guitar heroes need room to grow — and that Ronson’s first steps as a solo artist deserved encouragement, not condemnation.

A glam‑era icon steps forward with a tender, unexpected single — and a full‑page advert to match.

A confident, wide‑ranging debut that shows Ronson stepping out from Bowie’s shadow with style, power, and surprising versatility.

A striking black‑and‑white advert celebrating Mick Ronson’s sold‑out Rainbow concerts, paired with promotion for his new single “Love Me Tender” and his debut album Slaughter on 10th Avenue.

A February 2, 1974 Sounds report confirming Mick Ronson’s debut solo shows at London’s Rainbow Theatre and the planned mid‑March release of his first solo album, Slaughter on 10th Avenue.

A news-packed one-page feature in Sounds covering David Bowie’s upcoming single “Rebel Rebel,” his theatrical plans, and Mick Ronson’s first solo live performances at London’s Rainbow Theatre. Ronson steps into the spotlight as Bowie continues his post-Ziggy evolution. Sounds Date: February 2, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Mick Ronson to play first solo live shows at Rainbow Theatre on February 22 • David Bowie’s new RCA single “Rebel Rebel” releasing Feb

A full-page Music Scene Magazine advertisement promoting Lulu’s new single “The Man Who Sold The World”. Lulu’s New Single — The Man Who Sold The World / Watch That Man. Music Scene Magazine Date: February 1, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with elaborate 1970s hairstyle and striking makeup against a glowing circular background • Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE” • Main tracks: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Wat

A full-page Disc advertisement promoting Mick Ronson’s solo single “Love Me Tender”. Love Me Tender — Mick Ronson. A single APBO 0212. Disc Date: January 26, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Close-up black-and-white portrait of Mick Ronson with striking blonde hair and striped top • Bold headline “LOVE ME TENDER” and artist name “MICK RONSON” • Catalogue number APBO 0212 clearly displayed • MainMan and RCA Records and Tapes branding • Tie-in to his post-S