Mick Ronson was born 76 years ago today.
An English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer, Ronson is best known for his work with David Bowie, as one of the Spiders from Mars.
Ronson was a busy session musician who recorded with artists as diverse as Bowie and Morrissey, as well as appearing as a sideman in touring bands with performers such as Van Morrison. He also recorded several solo albums, the most notable example of which was Slaughter on 10th Avenue, which reached #9 on the UK Albums Chart.
Ronson died of liver cancer in 1993 at the age of 46.
Here is Ronson in the trailer from Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars