Message from Suzi

Hello!

We are doing a wonderful documentary about Mick's life and times, and I need your help. So put on your thinking caps! While on the road, Mick would often call a fan to thank them for a letter. Does anyone remember getting a call like this from Mick? Sometimes, he was treated with disbelief and hung up on - so does anyone remember doing that to a 'supposed' Mick Ronson? (If they did, let me tell you it was really him!)

Mick also would answer, in great detail, letters from fans and post his response. It would be wonderful if we could get hold of one of those letter to use in the documentary. It is so unbelievable that Mick at the height of his stardom would take the time to do that. So here is hoping!

Suzi

If you have any memories of letters or calls from Mick, or if you have any photos or film footage, please let us know at mickronsondotcom @ gmail.com

The Secret History/Lisa Ronson

The Secret History has signed on with the Le Grand Magistery to release their debut recording, a 5 song EP tentatively titled Desolation Town. The EP will feature tracks previewed on-line in their early forms, plus the single 'It’s Not The End of World, Jonah'.

The Secret History is the band formed in 2007 by ex- My Favorite singer/songwriter Michael Grace Jr., and his decade long collaborators; guitarist Darren Amadio, bassist Gil Abad, drummer Tod Karasik, and keyboardist Kurt Brondo. The roots of this band grew out of the ashes of that previous project, which established them as cult heroes on the margins of indie music, as did the loosely thematic group of songs Grace wrote revolving around a fictional rock group called The Haunted Hearts, which may or may not be composed of ghosts. The Secret History crystallized when Grace met Lisa Ronson, after she answered an ad in The Village Voice seeking a 'Female Singer/Tragic Cult Figure.' The addition of Erin Dermody on 'girl group' harmonies completed the band. (For the latest details check out the band's MySpace page)

Worn Free

Launched in 2005, Worn Free is a rock and roll T-shirt label with a simple mission: to resurrect the coolest shirts of all time. Worn Free reproduces original tees famously worn by such rock legends as John Lennon, Joey Ramone, The Doors, Frank Zappa, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, Gram Parsons, Johnny Ramone and Joan Jett, among others – and regularly adds fantastic new images (of fantastic old shirts) to its catalog. Worn Free is Ronson-Approved, so be sure to visit the Worn Free website and check out their designs.

Classic Rock Magazine

The January 2008 issue of Classic Rock magazine includes an 8-page feature article about Mick Ronson, entitled But Boy Could He Play Guitar. The article was written by Campbell Devine and features insights from dozens of people who knew and worked with Mick Ronson, including Ian Hunter, Tony Visconti, Trevor Bolder, Joe Elliott, Roger McGuinn, David Cassidy, David Johansen, Corky Laing, and many others. Rare photographs of Mick illustrate the article. The January 2008 issue also has extensive coverage of the 2007 Classic Rock Awards, at which Mick was awarded the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award.

The November 2007 issue of Classic Rock magazine features Bowie and Ronson on the cover.

Mick Ronson Receives Rock Icon Award

On November 5, 2007 Mick Ronson was presented with the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award by Classic Rock Magazine. The magazine's third annual awards show was held at London's prestigious Landmark hotel. Ronson's award was presented by Ian Hunter and Def Leppard's Joe Elliott. Mick's wife Suzi and daughter Lisa accepted the award on Mick's behalf. Mick Ronson and David Bowie are featured on the cover of the new issue.

For more information visit the Classic Rock website. There's an ITN news report from the Classic Rock awards available on YouTube, but unfortunately no mention of Ronno.

The Spider With The Platinum Hair

Weird and Gilly's Mick Ronson biography has been unavailable for quite some time. IMP Publications are planning a second printing. Currently, Weird and Gilly are making some additions / revisions and - if all goes well it'll see an expanded re-release in 2008. Reserve copies now by emailing wngproductions@aol.com

Gibson Remembers Mick Ronson

The Gibson website features a tribute article about Mick Ronson entitled Gibson Remembers Mick Ronson. Click here to visit the Gibson website and read the article, which appeared on 24 May 2007.