Ron Hargrave
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Ronald Jay Hargrave (November 8, 1929 – May 16, 2023) was an American ukulele player and actor from the 1950s era, who has become an icon to the Rockabilly fan base.[1] He co-wrote music for Jerry Lee Lewis and was also identified as a billboard star musician in Japan with many singles. He was a resident of Ventura, California where he enjoyed visiting small shops and locations to play the ukulele for small impromptu crowds.
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Ron Hargrave | |
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Born | (1929-11-08)November 8, 1929 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 16, 2023(2023-05-16) (aged 93) Camarillo, California, U.S. |
Other names | Ronald Hargrave, Johnny Deerfield |
Known for | Ukulele Player, Famous Songwriter for Jerry Lee Lewis |
Children | 1 |
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