Ron Holden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American singer
Date of Birth: 07-Aug-1939
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States
Date of Death: 22-Jan-1997
Profession: musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Ron Holden
- Rolan Webster Holden (August 7, 1939 – January 22, 1997) was an American pop and rhythm and blues singer from Seattle, Washington.
- Ron appeared on The Lloyd Thaxton Show, Mike Douglas Show, American Bandstand (with Connie Francis, The Crests, Bobby Freeman and Conway Twitty) and The Dick Clark Show.
- He performed at the Apollo Theater with artists Jackie Wilson, the Crests and Redd Foxx.
- Most notable were USO tour-stops with Elvis Presley, Pat Boone and Connie Francis. Between 1958 and 1965, Ron Holden toured with Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, James Brown, Brook Benton, Etta James, Cleve Duncan & the Penguins, Rosie and the Originals, the 5 Royales, the Coasters, Freddy Cannon, the Crests, Marvin & Johnny, Don and Dewey, Big Joe Turner, Marv Johnson, Mickey & Silvia, Harvey Fuqua & the Moonglows, Jimmy Clanton, the Olympics, Donnie Brooks and Bill Haley.In 1969, Ron, as singer/entertainer, formed a six piece rock and R&B band: Ron Holden & Good News.
- Good News performed at various clubs in the Seattle/Tacoma area for about eight months.
- The group members were Bob Cozzetti (trumpet), Tim Gemmill (tenor saxophone & flute), Steve Swartz (drums), Toby Cyer (electric guitar) and Gary Snyder (electric bass).
- Influences included James Brown, Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears.
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