In the Beginning...
Birthplace: Pasadena, California
Places I have lived: San Francisco, CA - Overland Park, KS
Eye Color: Blue
Birthplace: Pasadena, California
Places I have lived: San Francisco, CA - Overland Park, KS
Eye Color: Blue
More Than Meets The Eye...
A Wide Variety of Influences
Favorite Movies: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Godfather, The Matrix Trilogy, Star Wars I-VI,
Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Terminator, Minority Report, I Robot, Pixar Films,
anything by Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick and Terry Gilliam
Favorite TV shows: West Wing, Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Monty Python, M*A*S*H,
Star Trek, Get Smart, Bugs Bunny, The Three Stooges
Favorite Authors: Anne Rice, Stephen King, John Grisham, Matthew Mark Luke & John
Talents and Hobbies: I built this website, I enjoy reading, and playing video games. I have
worked in the corporate world as an administrative assistant and a data analyst, and I have
worked in social services as a drug counselor
Favorite Movies: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Godfather, The Matrix Trilogy, Star Wars I-VI,
Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Terminator, Minority Report, I Robot, Pixar Films,
anything by Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick and Terry Gilliam
Favorite TV shows: West Wing, Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Monty Python, M*A*S*H,
Star Trek, Get Smart, Bugs Bunny, The Three Stooges
Favorite Authors: Anne Rice, Stephen King, John Grisham, Matthew Mark Luke & John
Talents and Hobbies: I built this website, I enjoy reading, and playing video games. I have
worked in the corporate world as an administrative assistant and a data analyst, and I have
worked in social services as a drug counselor
Let There be Rock
Equipment: Tama 'Rockstar' Drums, Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals, Regal Tip 'Rock' sticks
Main Influences: The Rolling Stones, CCR, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen, Van Halen,
Pink Floyd, Rush, Stryper, Metallica, Queensryche, Megadeth, Dream Theater
First Concert: Creedence Clearwater Revival 1971
Favorite Concerts: Led Zeppelin 1977, Queen 1978, Pink Floyd 1980, Rush 1981,
Van Halen 1981, Ozzy & Metallica 1986, Queensryche 1995, Dream Theater 2000,
Stryper 2003, Rush 2003, Roger Waters 2010.
A list of all the concerts Ron has seen is here.
Equipment: Tama 'Rockstar' Drums, Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals, Regal Tip 'Rock' sticks
Main Influences: The Rolling Stones, CCR, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen, Van Halen,
Pink Floyd, Rush, Stryper, Metallica, Queensryche, Megadeth, Dream Theater
First Concert: Creedence Clearwater Revival 1971
Favorite Concerts: Led Zeppelin 1977, Queen 1978, Pink Floyd 1980, Rush 1981,
Van Halen 1981, Ozzy & Metallica 1986, Queensryche 1995, Dream Theater 2000,
Stryper 2003, Rush 2003, Roger Waters 2010.
A list of all the concerts Ron has seen is here.
Inspirations: Mom, Dad, Vicky, my wife Bonnie, my daughter Sarah, my son David, the
Apostle Paul, Bill W, Sam McD.
Favorite Pets: Growing up, my dog Snoopy (beagle). Today, my fat cat Zelda.
Apostle Paul, Bill W, Sam McD.
Favorite Pets: Growing up, my dog Snoopy (beagle). Today, my fat cat Zelda.
I was born in California and raised on rock. At a very early age, I dreamed of being a Rock Star. As I grew older, I had
to settle on just being the best drummer I could be. I have been playing drums for over 30 years. I took lessons from
the rock legends in a way, having seen many of the greatest drummers in the world live on stage.
From 2004 to 2009, I played with Local Stranger. We produced one CD and played at most of the top music clubs in
Kansas City, including The Beaumont and Harrah's Voodoo Lounge.
From 2009 to 2011, I have been playing with the Worship Team at Hillcrest Covenant Church. I also played with The
Rock N Roll Carnival.
Thunder Inc was an idea I created back in 1997. It is my hope and prayer that this project will come to life sometime
in 2011-2012. With a new band of pro musicians, I look forward to creating some new original music. I also created
and maintain the Thunder Inc website.
The Journey Continues...
to settle on just being the best drummer I could be. I have been playing drums for over 30 years. I took lessons from
the rock legends in a way, having seen many of the greatest drummers in the world live on stage.
From 2004 to 2009, I played with Local Stranger. We produced one CD and played at most of the top music clubs in
Kansas City, including The Beaumont and Harrah's Voodoo Lounge.
From 2009 to 2011, I have been playing with the Worship Team at Hillcrest Covenant Church. I also played with The
Rock N Roll Carnival.
Thunder Inc was an idea I created back in 1997. It is my hope and prayer that this project will come to life sometime
in 2011-2012. With a new band of pro musicians, I look forward to creating some new original music. I also created
and maintain the Thunder Inc website.
The Journey Continues...
| Led Zeppelin |
| Queen |
| Van Halen |
| CCR |
| Neil Peart Rush |
| Mike Portnoy Dream Theater |
| Stryper |
"Concentrate. Don't think, feel. Like a finger pointing to
the Moon. Don't look at the finger, or you will miss all of
the Heavenly Glory..."
Bruce Lee, from 'Enter the Dragon'
the Moon. Don't look at the finger, or you will miss all of
the Heavenly Glory..."
Bruce Lee, from 'Enter the Dragon'
“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint...”
Isaiah 40:31
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint...”
Isaiah 40:31
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