A stark, high‑impact promotional advert built around a dramatic monochrome portrait of Mick Ronson, capturing the cool, sculpted glamour of his early solo era. The page radiates that unmistakable mid‑’70s MainMan polish — bold, confident, and designed to stop the reader mid‑page. 📰 Publication Details Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: April 27, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Advert Section / Page Unknown Format: Advertisement (Single + Tour Promotion

A stark, monochrome burst of mid‑70s glam energy, this full‑page NME advert captures Mick Ronson at the height of his post‑Spiders ascent. The image radiates the cool, sculpted confidence of an artist stepping into his own spotlight. A tour announcement doubled as a declaration: Ronson was no longer just Bowie’s right‑hand guitarist — he was a headliner. Across its bold typography and tightly packed tour dates, the advert frames a moment of transition, ambition, and MainMan‑d

Taken from his debut album of the same name, Slaughter on 10th Avenue was the second single released while Ronson was still closely tied to the Spiders From Mars legacy. The track highlighted his orchestral flair, arranging talent, and knack for reimagining classic material with a bold, cinematic sweep. Released in the UK on 11 April 1974, the single appeared in multiple centre‑style variants and promotional editions. Though it did not chart, it remains a key artefact of Rons

The piece captures Ronson’s transition from Bowie’s right‑hand man to a front‑line artist in his own right, framed through Mainman’s bold promotional push and a confident run of UK venues.

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

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

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 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

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