Ron Anthony was an American jazz guitarist and singer.
12 Facts About Ron Anthony
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The son of a postal worker, Anthony was born and raised in Pittsburgh.
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Ron Anthony got his first guitar when he was sixteen, taking lessons from a teacher in Pittsburgh who admired Andres Segovia, Oscar Moore, and Django Reinhardt.
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Ron Anthony joined a quartet and performed at clubs in Pittsburgh.
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In 1956, Ron Anthony entered the Special Services and played in a jazz band, first on double bass and later on guitar.
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Ron Anthony had the harmony things down, he could swing, he had great right hand technique, and he could read well.
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Ron Anthony became friends with Wes Montgomery after Montgomery visited a club one night where the Shearing band was playing.
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In 1965, Ron Anthony moved to Los Angeles, working first in the big band of Tex Beneke.
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Ron Anthony received an offer from Joe Pass to return to Shearing because Pass was leaving the band.
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Ron Anthony intended to substitute briefly, but he remained with Shearing for another four years.
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In 1984 Ron Anthony played in a trio for a party given by Frank Sinatra for Nancy Reagan.
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Ron Anthony was the uncle of jazz guitarist Ron Affif.