Me and Mr Jones
My Life with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars
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Suzi Ronson
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Suzi Ronson
About this listen
From the stylist behind David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look, an electrifying peek behind the curtains during a legendary chapter of pop culture history.
'Suzi Ronson was there as Bowie transitioned from suburban folkie to world superstar and genius. Few can offer such insight, and tell this fascinating story with such verve.'
HANIF KUREISHI
'It's still hard to accept that Ziggy didn't fall from the stars in full makeup to blow our minds. Yes, other people helped create him. One of them was Suzi Ronson.'
DEBORAH LEVY, LITERARY REVIEW
'Electrifying'. MAIL ON SUNDAY
'Refreshing . . . pulls few punches.' i
'An engrossing, raucous read.' SALON
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Suzi Ronson was working in a Beckenham hair salon in the early seventies when Mrs Jones came in for her weekly shampoo and set. After being introduced to her son David and his wife Angie, Suzi finds herself at the Bowies' bohemian apartment and is soon embroiled in their raucous world.
Having crafted his iconic Ziggy Stardust hairstyle, Suzi becomes the only working woman in David's touring party and joins the Spiders from Mars as they perform around the globe. Amid the costume blunders, parties and groupies she meets her husband-to-be, Mick Ronson, and together they traverse the absurdities of life in show business, falling in with the likes of Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan and Lou Reed along the way.
Dazzling and intimate, Me and Mr Jones provides not only a unique perspective on one of the most beguiling stars of our time but also a world on the cusp of cultural transformation, charting the highs and lows of life as one of the only women in the room as it happened.
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'This candid memoir by the stylist who helped create the singer's Ziggy look offers a vivid snapshot of his golden years . . . As his dresser, Suzi gets as close to him as anyone.'
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'Considering the vast number of books published every year about David Bowie, a new one had better have either fresh info or fresh insights. Thankfully, Me and Mr Jones delivers on both counts . . . A first-hand view of the glory and brutality that comes with a rapid rise to stardom.'
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-24
Great Story
I loved the honesty Suzi.. I have always been a huge fan of Mick.. Not sure why he is not mentioned among the great players !
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- donald mcinnes
- 04-04-24
Me and Mr Jones
This was a wonderful trip down the memory lane of Suzi Ronson . I loved hearing about all the early days at Heddon Hall and the early pre Ziggy tours . Just absolutely marvellous ! 10/10
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- Anonymous
- 05-04-24
The Bowie book I've been waiting for.
Wonderfully written and narrated by Suzi. Fascinating from start to finish. An absolute must-read for all Bowie fans.
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- Mylene
- 17-07-24
Loved this! Knew nothing of Suzy’s role before now and feels like that was a huge omission now corrected!
I have been a Bowie fan for decades and loved hearing about the early rise and fall of Ziggy era and those characters around him… but I also really enjoyed Suzy’s personal story within this, from an unremarkable and humble suburban background to her brilliant contribution to the glam rock success of Bowie and then the very honest account of the ups and downs of life with Mick Ronson. Highly recommend!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-24
Well written, fascinating read.
Interesting account of a life close to Bowie, Ronson and others in the company of an insightful, warm narrator.
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- Heather Wight
- 07-08-24
David Bowie!
A thoroughly good listen. Very interesting and detailed. Well done Suzy Ronson even if your Hull accent is a bit off 😆 I’m from Hull you see.
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- Gareth.Martin
- 10-04-24
How underrated Mick Ronson was
Outstanding story and insights thanks Suzy. Learned a lot from your story and you told it well
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- J. DER
- 08-08-24
enlightening
what an amazing book...
now I'm a huge Bowie fan as are millions of others but this was a different perspective and very enlightening.
Yes a big chunk of the book is about David Bowie and the stories are very interesting about what went on behind the scenes.
But for me it was the story of Mike Ronson that was just as interesting. The man was a rock god and between him, Angie and Suzie got David Bowie on the road to stardom.
Brilliantly read by Suzie I would 100% recommend this to anyone who wants a new enlightening view on Glitter Rock in the 70s.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-05-24
Brilliant book
What a lady, so many experiences. Loved her friendly voice and how straight talking she is.
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- angela tattersall
- 26-08-24
Wish I was there.
An enthralling account of a life behind the scenes, touring with bands in the 70s. Suzi delivers in a very matter of fact voice , some great accounts of Bowie & Dylan amongst others, which gives it all a humorous touch . Interesting & enjoyable.
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