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SINGER RONNIE DAVIS, FORMERLY OF THE TENNORS/THE ITALS, DIES AT 66!

  Ronnie Davis Has Gone Home It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we must inform you all of the passing of a great man – Reggae foundation roots singer Jerome Ballin pka Ronnie Davis (formerly of Itals and The Tennors). After suffering a major stroke on Monday January 23rd, 2017, Ronnie closed his eyes and slept peacefully, with his family at his bedside on Wednesday, January 25th 2017. We have lost a man who came from humble beginnings, who grew to become a favorite son, a good brother, a music legend, a wonderful husband and father, a much adored grand-father and a best friend to everyone who knew him. Although Ronnie is no longer with us, he has left us a strong legacy of music spanning 50 years that shall … Read entire article »

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VETERAN SINGER RONNIE DAVIS (OF THE ITALS) GOES SOLO ON “IYAHCOUSTIC!”

 Ronnie Davis— To diehard fans of roots-reggae, Ronnie Davis is forever linked to The Itals, a group best known for spiritual anthems like In A Dis Ya Time. But for his latest project, an acoustic album titled Iyahcoustic, the 66-year-old singer flies solo. It is scheduled for release in August, weeks before Davis heads to Europe for a series of shows. The album is produced by Henry Buckley Jnr, better known as singer Sadiki. “It was Sadiki’s idea an’ I love it from the start. It’s kinda different an’ unusual but still have the reggae flavor,” said Davis.  The set will be promoted by Buckley’s Skinny Bwoy Records, based in Chicago. It includes Davis originals such as No Weak Heart, False Leader and Got To Go Home. Accompanying him on the songs is guitarist Mitchum ‘Khan’ … Read entire article »

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