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

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.