Slick was initially hired by David Bowie to replace Mick Ronson as lead guitarist for the "Diamond Dogs" tour in 1974 (the live album "David Live" was recorded during this tour). Slick also played lead guitar on Bowie's "Young Americans" and "Station to Station" albums, released in 1975 and 1976 respectively. After disagreements with Bowie's management, Slick was replaced as lead guitarist for the 1976 Station to Station tour by Stacey Heydon. Slick continued working in the studio with former Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono, but also formed his own solo band, releasing both "Razor Sharp" and "Earl Slick Band" in 1976. In 1980 Slick formed Silver Condor with east coast singer/writer Joe Cerisano. Silver Condor’s first album was released in 1981 on Columbia Records. While recording what some consider to be one of the best kept secrets of the pop/rock albums of the 80’s it failed to catch on because of mismanagement. During the recording Silver Condor’s first he was invited to record on John Lennon and Ono's "Double Fantasy". During the sessions for "Double Fantasy", the material for 1984's "Milk and Honey" was recorded as well. Slick also joined Ono in the studio for her solo album, " Season of Glass".