Ronn Matlock facts for kids
Ronn Matlock was an American singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. He was born on September 15, 1947, and passed away on April 1, 2020, at 72 years old. Ronn was known for his work in soul music, a popular style of music. While he only recorded for a short time in 1979, his musical skills were used in many other projects throughout his life. He stopped making his own recordings because of issues with his music company.
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Ronn Matlock's Music Journey
Ronn Matlock released several popular songs, also known as "singles." These included "Can't Forget About You," "Working Man," and "Take Me To The Top (Of Your Mountain)." These songs were all part of his album called Love City. He recorded them in Detroit at Sound Suite Studios.
His Hit Song
One of Ronn's songs, "Let Me Dance," became quite popular. It reached number 87 on the US Billboard R&B chart. This chart lists the most popular rhythm and blues songs in the country.
Working with Other Artists
Ronn Matlock also worked with many other famous musicians. He collaborated with artists like Keith Barrow, Shirley Caesar, and Rick James. He also worked with Eddie Kendricks, Bobby Taylor, Norman Whitfield, and The Originals. This shows how respected his musical talents were in the industry.
Ronn Matlock's Recordings
Here are some of the records Ronn Matlock released:
- 1979 - Love City - Released by Cotillion Records
- 1979 - Let Me Dance - Released by Cotillion Records
- 1979 - "Back Street" / "Let Me Dance" - Released by Atlantic Records
Record Labels
Ronn Matlock's music was released by these record companies:
- Atlantic Records
- Cotillion Records
- Motown
