A concise Disc news report announcing Mick Ronson’s first solo promotional tour of Britain, following the release of his single and album, with a small number of selected dates including a debut at London’s Rainbow Theatre. Mick Ronson steps into the spotlight for his solo debut live shows. Disc Date: January 26, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Mick Ronson preparing a small promotional UK tour • First solo live appearance at London’s Rainbow Theatre on Febr

A front‑page Melody Maker feature announcing Mick Ronson’s solo breakthrough, Bowie’s continued involvement, and the imminent arrival of Slaughter on 10th Avenue. 📰 Excerpt Published January 26, 1974, this Melody Maker cover story reveals Mick Ronson’s first major solo concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, the rush‑release of his debut album, and David Bowie’s direct role in shaping Ronson’s early solo career. 📰 Key Highlights • Published in Melody Maker (UK), January 26, 1

A striking one-page Sounds 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. Sounds Date: January 26, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with striking 1970s hairstyle and makeup against a glowing circular background • Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE” • Track listing: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Watch That Man” • Produced and

Published January 26, 1974, this NME feature details Mick Ronson’s first major solo concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, the imminent release of Slaughter on 10th Avenue, and his continued creative ties to Bowie’s circle.

A full-page New Musical Express 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. New Musical Express Date: January 19, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with elaborate hairstyle and strong makeup against a glowing circular background • Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE” • Tracks: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Watch That Man” •

Artist: Lulu Label: Polydor Country: Germany Catalogue: 2001 490 A bold, dramatic reinvention of David Bowie’s 1970 composition, Lulu’s “The Man Who Sold the World” stands as one of the most striking and unexpected glam‑era collaborations — a smoky, theatrical performance shaped directly by Bowie and Mick Ronson. Released on January 11, 1974, the single arrived as Lulu’s first major release under her new association with Bowie. Issued by Polydor Records under catalogue

Vibrant 1973 magazine cover and three-page spread featuring dramatic colour and black-and-white photos of David Bowie in full Ziggy-era glam regalia, including stage shots with Mick Ronson.

A glowing one-page review hails Lou Reed’s *Transformer* as a masterpiece of glam-infused rock, praising the transformative production work of David Bowie and Mick Ronson that turned Reed’s street-level songs into glittering, commercial gold. The reviewer notes how Bowie and Ronson polished Reed’s raw material into something both stylish and subversive, creating one of the defining albums of the era. This December 1972 Melody Maker review captures the exact moment when Lou Re