David Bowie and Mick Ronson, Guitar Fellatio, 1972

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust performing what has been called "guitar fellatio" with Mick Ronson during a performance of their Ziggy Stardust Tour at the Oxford Town Hall in June of 1972. Bowie had planned on doing something unusual - taking the cue from Jimi Hendrix playing his guitar with his teeth - and told Mick Ronson to just keep going, no matter what he did on stage.

Mick Rock was ready in the wings when it happened and printed the photograph that same night after the show. The next morning he brought it to Bowie who wrote on it in Tippex (White-Out), “Thanx to all our people for making Ziggy. I love you. Bowie x.” They ran it as a full-page ad in the July 15 issue of Melody Maker.

Special Note:
There is a small archive of photographs that Mick had printed and signed before his death which may include this image, please contact us for prices and availability.

Collector's Notes:
Mick Rock's Estate photographs are printed to order in New York City, please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Each archival photograph is numbered and embossed with the official estate seal.

Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following delivery of the artwork.