Mick Ronson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 26, 1946 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- April 29, 1993
- Active Years
- 1973–2024 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Mick Ronson.
Role: Television and film archivist.
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Name: Michael "Mick" Ronson.
Nationality: English.
Professions: Guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer, record producer, warehouseman, car mechanic, municipal gardener.
Instruments: Guitar, piano, recorder, violin, bass, drums.
Birth Date: June 26, 1946.
Birth Place: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Death Date: April 29, 1993 (age 46).
Key Collaborations/Roles:
David Bowie: One of the Spiders from Mars; lead guitarist and band leader for Bowie's backing band, the Spiders From Mars.
Ian Hunter: Several albums.
Morrissey.
Van Morrison: Sideman in touring bands.
Bob Dylan: Sideman in touring bands.
Lou Reed: Sessions.
Acting/Soundtrack Credits: Soundtrack for Fright Night.
Known For: Acting.
Draft 1: Michael "Mick" Ronson was an English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. Born on June 26, 1946, in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, he died on April 29, 1993. Ronson achieved critical and commercial success as the lead guitarist and band leader for David Bowie's backing band, the Spiders From Mars. He was a session musician who recorded with Bowie and Lou Reed, and he recorded several albums with Ian Hunter and Morrissey. Additionally, he served as a sideman in touring bands for Van Morrison and Bob Dylan. His musical talents included playing piano, recorder, violin, bass, and
Career overview
Michael Mick Ronson was an English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. Born on June 26, 1946, in Kingston upon Hull, England, he became a prominent figure in the music industry, recognized as a king of glam rock guitarists. Beyond his primary instrument, he was proficient in playing piano, recorder, violin, bass, and drums. Before his career in music, he worked as a warehouseman, car mechanic, and municipal gardener.
Ronson achieved critical and commercial success through his collaboration with David Bowie, serving as the lead guitarist and band leader for Bowie's backing band, the Spiders from Mars. As a prolific session musician and producer, he contributed to numerous recordings for various artists, including Ian Hunter, Morrissey, Lou Reed, and John. Additionally, he performed as a sideman in touring bands for Van Morrison and Bob Dylan. His work in the film industry includes a soundtrack credit for the movie Fright Night. Ronson passed away on April 29, 1993, at the age of 46. Throughout his career, he was credited with 13 known acting or performance-related credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- David Bowie: The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (2024 Dolby Atmos Mix) (2024) as Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals
- Moonage Daydream (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019) as Self
- Rollin' Rain and Hard Thunder: A Compilation Film (2019) as Self
- Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Soul Boys of the Western World (2014)
- David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012) as Self
- David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992) as Self
- Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11 (1990) as Self
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983) as Self - Musician
- Renaldo and Clara (1978) as Security
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self (guitar vocal)
- David Bowie: The 1980 Floor Show (1973) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mick Ronson best known for?
Mick Ronson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983), Rockpalast (1974).
When and where was Mick Ronson born?
Mick Ronson was born on June 26, 1946 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK. They passed away on April 29, 1993.
How many credits does Mick Ronson have?
Mick Ronson has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2024.
What is Mick Ronson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Mick Ronson. Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventions, no guesses, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Word count: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile (Acting). Name: Michael "Mick" Ronson. Nationalit...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) as Self (guitar vocal) — aged about 28
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983) as Self - Musician — aged about 37
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