Ronnie Barron
Ronnie Barron (born Ronald Raymond Barrosse, October 9, 1943 in Algiers, New Orleans – 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. 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.
He was married to Linda Kelly and had two children, Ronald Raymond, Jr. and Ava. He died in 1997 from complications of heart problems.
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Ronnie Barron
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- ザ・スマイル・オブ・ライフ released: 2006
- シンギング・イン・マイ・ソウル released: 2005
Born: 1943-10-09
Died: 1997-03-20
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Listen Through The Noise
by: RainburnProgrammed to move
On the paths that they've defined
Swinging to the tired groove
Played in common time
If you're in luck
There's a purpose you might find
Don't stand aside
As life passes by
Listen through the noise in your mind
Can you hear the screams
Of suspended dreams?
Listen to the voice in your mind
Light changes hue
Don't want to be left behind
Someone to join you in the queue
Before you run out of time
And tell yourself
The road ahead is fine
Don't stand aside
As life passes by
Listen through the noise in your mind
Can you hear the screams
Of suspended dreams?
Listen to the voice in your mind
Hey! There's been a mistake
These words don't rhyme no more
Lost in a sea of mediocrity
Chasing Atlantis
How could we not foresee
Life would come to this?
Don't stand aside
As life passes by
Listen through the noise in your mind
Can you hear the screams
Of suspended dreams?
Listen to the voice in your mind
Don't stand aside
As life passes by