Me and Mr Jones: My Life with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars

Me and Mr. Jones is a memoir by Suzi Ronson, the stylist who helped create David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look. It offers a candid snapshot of Bowie's golden years, including his transition from suburban folkie to world superstar and his raucous world. Ronson became the only working woman in Bowie's touring party and joined the Spiders from Mars as they performed around the globe. She also met her husband-to-be, Mick Ronson, and traversed the absurdities of life in show business, falling in with the likes of Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, and Lou Reed. The book provides a unique perspective on Bowie's rise to superstardom and the cultural transformation of the time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2024
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Suzi Ronson, the stylist who created David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look, offers an electrifying peek behind the curtains during a legendary chapter of pop culture history. Few can provide such insight and tell this fascinating story with such verve.

Bowie's transition from a suburban folkie to a world superstar and genius was witnessed by Suzi Ronson. Her candid memoir provides a vivid snapshot of his golden years. As his dresser, Suzi gets as close to him as anyone.

Working in a Beckenham hair salon in the early 1970s, Suzi meets David and his wife Angie. She is soon embroiled in their raucous world, spending time at their bohemian apartment and joining them on their global tours.

As the only working woman in David's touring party, Suzi joins the Spiders from Mars and performs around the globe. Along the way, she meets her husband-to-be, Mick Ronson, and they navigate the absurdities of life in show business, falling in with artists like Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, and Lou Reed.

Me and Mr. Jones is a dazzling and intimate memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the most beguiling stars of our time. It also provides a window into the cultural transformation that was taking place during this era, as Suzi witnesses the highs and lows of life as one of the only women in the room.

This captivating book offers a glimpse into the world of rock 'n' roll and the impact it had on the lives of those who were a part of it. Suzi Ronson's storytelling is engaging and evocative, making this a must-read for anyone interested in music, fashion, and the cultural landscape of the 1970s.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571371853
Edition number: Main