A two‑page feature from New Musical Express profiling Mick Ronson, written by Charles Shaar Murray. The article explores Ronson’s post‑Bowie career and his return to his Yorkshire roots following the success of his solo work. Writer: Charles Shaar Murray Artist: Mick Ronson Date: May 11, 1974 Length: 5 min read The feature opens with Murray’s wry introduction, describing Hull as the last place he wanted to visit — yet the perfect setting to capture Ronson’s grounded character

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

This *Circus* feature captures a rare moment when Mick Ronson stood at the centre of the rock conversation. It documents the excitement and uncertainty of a guitarist stepping into his own identity — a reminder of Ronson’s immense talent and the lasting impact of his work with Bowie.

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 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.