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![Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars in 1972 (l-r): guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, David Bowie and drummer Mick Woodmansey](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9X4xmwqN84NJPANopo6NGY-320-80.jpg)
Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo
By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published
Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.
![Jimmy Leslie performing with Spirit Hustler](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3wTbrCbGxemSRPgsCZLVAD-320-80.jpg)
Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”
![Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BJHe6drCv2aKBgsbXenmU3-320-80.jpg)
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review
By Art Thompson published
The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.
![Reeves Gabrels, 2016](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gzb4BqE44rVc4N9b66RkfC-320-80.jpg)
“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More
By Guitar Player Staff published
The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.
![Jimmy Page](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/THj4cieJehhGNEACFRuTaQ-320-80.jpg)
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year
By Vinnie DeMasi last updated
The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.
![Mick Ronson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w89YDe7zzFp9eNgTAnfEmZ-320-80.jpg)
“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone
By Rod Brakes published
Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.
![Earl Slick and David Bowie sighted on August 4, 1987 at The China Club in New York City.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fCsVZdZSjwYMQRoTyDrieK-320-80.jpg)
“When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon
By Joe Bosso published
As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.
![Norma EG-421](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/itTsBtQULvCrMtScmBwx9Y-320-80.jpg)
What Do David Bowie, Jack White and St. Vincent Have in Common?
By Terry Carleton published
They’ve all played off-brand guitars like this Japanese-made Norma EG-421.
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