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📰 Love Me Tender– Advert: Mar. 1974
A glam‑era icon steps forward with a tender, unexpected single — and a full‑page advert to match.

Mick Ronson
Mar 14, 19743 min read


📰 Rainbow Theatre Advert: Feb. 1974
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.

Mick Ronson
Feb 16, 19743 min read


📰 March Release & Rainbow Shows: Feb 1974
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.

Mick Ronson
Feb 2, 19742 min read


📰 Bowie Fuels Ronson! – Cover: Jan. 1974
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

David Bowie
Jan 26, 19744 min read


Ronson's Rainbow Article: 1974
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.

Mick Ronson
Jan 26, 19743 min read
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