Various Artists

Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story UMC

Glitter-encrusted survey of an underrated guitarist’s work The late David Bowie remembers Mick Ronson thus: “I thought we were every bit as good as Mick and Keith, or Axl and Slash. Ziggy and Mick were the personification of that rock ’n’ roll dualism.” Last year saw the premiere of the film from which this soundtrack is derived, detailing the career of Bowie’s faithful stage companion during the riotous Ziggy glam ’n’ pop era of the early 70s. The material draws from this and other sideman projects like Elton John (Madman Across The Water) and Ian Hunter (Once Bitten Twice Shy). But it’s the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert tracks – Heroes and All The

Young Dudes that get our pulses racing. [DM] Standout track: Heroes For fans of: David Bowie, Ian Hunter