Ronnie Barron
born on 9/10/1943
died on 20/3/1997
Ronnie Barron
Ronnie Barron (born Ronald Raymond Barrosse, October 9, 1943, Algiers, New Orleans; died March 20, 1997) was an American actor, keyboardist, organist, and white soul singer during the 1970s. He was known for his work as a session musician for several artists, as well as his collaborations with Dr. John, a fellow New Orleans native.
Musicians who employed him include Paul Butterfield, Canned Heat, Ry Cooder, Tom Waits, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, and others.
Barron met Mac Rebennack in 1958 and performed with him at several venues around New Orleans. During that period, he created the Reverend Ether persona to satisfy audiences who were primarily interested in entertainers. Rebennack was so impressed with the gimmick, that he wanted Barron to become Dr. John.[1] Barron was hired by Sonny and Cher in 1965, and relocated to California to become a session musician, and left the Reverend Ether character behind.[1]
He was married to Linda Kelly and had two children, Ronald Raymond, Jr. and Ava. He died in 1997 from complications of heart problems.
References
- 1.0 1.1 Blues Access: Paul Butterfield
External links
- Ronnie Barron at All Music Guide
- Ronnie Barron at the Internet Movie Database
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