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  Stranger56 (stranger56) 3-Pundit Username: stranger56 Post Number: 44 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.186.184.6 |
Ron Strassner, the Manager of the Four Tops for over 25 years, passed away on Sunday, October 3. His funeral took place this past week in Detroit, with the Tops in attendance. R.I.P., Ron Strassner. Condolences go out to Mr. Strassner's family, and to the Four Tops Family. Jim | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 712 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Jim, I'm sorry to learn of this. I knew Ronnie years ago when he was managing Rare Earth. I had brought him Stoney and Meatloaf when I was producing their album and he was most gracious in the percentage he was offering me for doing that. A very nice guy and a great manager. RIP Ron. | ||
Satipe (satipe) 3-Pundit Username: satipe Post Number: 67 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.185.84.74 |
Ron was a great man and always encouraged me and 'my kids'. We will miss him a great deal. | ||
John Barry Sheffield (jaybs) 4-Laureate Username: jaybs Post Number: 85 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.92.168.165 |
Sad News when I heard it last Tuesday, RON was always looked at and thought of as the FIFTH TOP! - a True Gentleman. It's good that we are able to reflect here at "SD" - even if His "passing" went very quietly. Many Thanks Jim! and Sue W! Condolences to Ron's Family and all The FOUR TOPS Family! RIP - John (Message edited by jaybs on October 11, 2004) (Message edited by jaybs on October 11, 2004) | ||
RAY MONETTE (ray_monette) 3-Pundit Username: ray_monette Post Number: 61 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.145.226.28 |
RONNIES FIRST GROUP WAS RARE EARTH,AND HE DID A GREAT JOB FOR US.HE WENT ON TO MANAGE P. FUNK ALSO,FOR SEVERAL YEARS,AND THEN TO THE FOUR TOPS,WHERE AS JOHN SAID,HE BECAME THE FIFTH TOP!! HE WAS A GOOD MAN THAT HAD THE INTEGRITY TO WORK ON A HANDSHAKE.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT NEW AND LOVED HIM. R.I.P. RONNIE RAY | ||
Davie Gordon (davie_gordon) 5-Doyen Username: davie_gordon Post Number: 262 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.157.156.120 |
Sorry to hear of Ron's passing away - this must be a severe blow to the Tops - keeping the same manager for twenty five years must be some sort of record and that speaks volumes. He was also Martha Reeves' manager in the early seventies - she says in her autobiography that she was ready to quit the business and take a nine-to-five job when she met up with Ron who got her a contract with MCA. My condolenences to his family and friends. Davie | ||
Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 4-Laureate Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 151 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
THIS IS TRULEY SAD NEWS. I MET RON ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN. MY CONDOLENECES TO HIS FAMILY, THE TOPS, AND HIS FRIENDS. | ||
Peter Rivera (peter_rivera) 1-Arriviste Username: peter_rivera Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
Lots of memories coming up for me. Ron was determined. He was good for Rare Earth. He worked hard for the group. My prayers are for his family. See you again sometime Ron.. Thank You | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 715 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Pete, I'm sure your memories of Ron are more profound than we can imagine. You guys went through a hell of a lot together. |
