About the artist
Ron was born and raised in Michigan. While attending Oakland University in Michigan, Ron decided to explore the possibilities of making songwriting a profession.
In 1976, Ron moved to Los Angeles. Shortly afterwards, he began writing songs for Holland-Dozier-Holland Productions in Hollywood.
In 1980, Ron co-founded Baywest Records, which was based in Northern
California. Co-wrote, produced, and arranged following songs released on
Baywest:
Don't Blame Me When You Lose Me (Artist: Michael Peyser)
Your Key Fits (Artist: Laurie Roberts)
Hook Me and Sneak Previews (Artist: Leroy "Ace" Miller)
Ain't Nuthin' New under the Sun (Except My Love)
(Artist: Dallas)
Has Somebody Else Been Lovin' You? (Artist: Monique)
In 2003, Ron released his first solo CD entitled, "Biggie Was Here," which
represented a collection of instrumental tracks with a pop/R&B, jazz-oriented hip hop, dance flavor. You can hear some tracks from it at www.cdbaby.com/ropatt.
In 2005, Ron released "The Return Of The win" (www.cdbaby.com/ropatt2) and "Plaid" (www.cdbaby.com/ropatt3), both on Twin Noir Records, in follow up to "Biggie Was Here." All CDs are also available at www.amazon.com.
Ron recently released his 4th CD, “Ropatt IV” available at www.cdbaby.com/ropatt4.
You can also order these CDs toll-free at 1-800-289-6923.
He also co-wrote and produced Swiss Artist Tenaj’s “Special Queen” available at iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, www.aspecialqueen.com and www.cdbaby.com/cd/tenaj1
Ron continues writing, arranging, producing music for various other entertainment oriented projects.