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'''Ronald J. "Ron" Hargrave''' (born November 8, 1929) is a well renowned [[ukulele]] player and actor from the 1950s era, who has become an icon to the [[Rockabilly]] fan base. He co-wrote music for [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] and was also identified as a billboard star musician in [[Japan]] with many singles. He currently resides in [[Ventura, California]] where he visits small shops and locations to play the ukulele for small impromptu crowds.
'''Ronald Jay Hargrave''' (November 8, 1929 – May 16, 2023) was an American [[ukulele]] player and actor from the 1950s era, who has become an icon to the [[Rockabilly]] fan base.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/ron_hargrave.htm|title=RON HARGRAVE|website=www.rockabilly.nl|access-date=2017-08-18}}</ref> He co-wrote music for [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] and was also identified as a billboard star musician in Japan with many singles. He was a resident of [[Ventura, California]] where he enjoyed visiting small shops and locations to play the ukulele for small impromptu crowds.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Ron Hargrave was raised in the Bronx to Vaudeville performers directly after the big [[Wall Street Crash of 1929]]. His family, trying to avert disaster, moved to Hollywood, California, where they settled and he began his lifelong career choices for the entertainment industry.
Ronald Jay Hargrave was born in Brooklyn, New York to Vaudeville performers directly after the big [[Wall Street Crash of 1929]]. His family, trying to avert disaster, moved to Hollywood, California in 1936,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ron-hargrave-mn0000830462|title=Ron Hargrave {{!}} Biography & History {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2017-08-18}}</ref> where they settled and he began his lifelong career choices for the entertainment industry.


He entered into military life right at the start of his acting and musical career. During his military service time he met up with the daughter of [[Lou Costello]] which started him off in the film industry.
Hargrave entered into military life right at the start of his acting and musical career. During his military service time, he met up with the daughter of [[Lou Costello]], which started him off in the film industry and got him a record deal with MGM.


He moved to [[Ventura County]], California where he resides near his daughter and continues to play music for small clubs and small audiences. He often surprises the downtown shop owners, small restaurant owners with impromptu visits where he plays his ukulele for passerby.
Hargrave moved to [[Ventura County]], California, where he resided near his daughter and continued to play music for small clubs and small audiences. He often surprised the downtown shop and small restaurant owners with impromptu visits where he played his ukulele for passersby.

Hargrave died in [[Camarillo, California]] on May 16, 2023, at the age of 93.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ronald Jay Hargrave |url=https://www.conejomountain.com/tributes/Ronald-Hargrave |website=Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory |access-date=12 February 2024}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Ron Hargrave, after hanging out with Costello's daughter, met with [[Abbott and Costello]] and eventually was managed by [[Lou Costello]] in one film, "Dance With Me Henry", released in 1956. He began writing songs and was introduced to [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] where he co-wrote [[High School Confidential (Jerry Lee Lewis song)]] and wrote "Latch On" and other movie songs.
Hargrave, after hanging out with Costello's daughter, met with [[Abbott and Costello]]<ref name=":0" /> and eventually was managed by [[Lou Costello]] in one film, ''[[Dance With Me Henry]]'', released in 1956. He began writing songs and was introduced to [[Jerry Lee Lewis]], with whom he co-wrote "[[High School Confidential (Jerry Lee Lewis song)|High School Confidential]]", as well as writing "Latch On" and other movie songs.


He was also a boxer and his swagger in Costello's movie earmarked him as one of the first on-screen rock and roll actors, in an era that had not yet adjusted to the young attitude of [[Elvis Presley]] or [[Jerry Lee Lewis]].
Hargrave was also a boxer and his swagger in Costello's movie earmarked him as one of the first on-screen rock and roll actors, in an era that had not yet adjusted to the young attitude of [[Elvis Presley]] or Jerry Lee Lewis.


== References ==
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*[http://record-fiend.blogspot.com/2009/02/mgm-rockabilly-collection-volume-2.html Displaying Ron Hargrave Drive In] Record Fiend Lost Records. (record-fiend.blogspot.com)
*[http://record-fiend.blogspot.com/2009/02/mgm-rockabilly-collection-volume-2.html Displaying Ron Hargrave Drive In] Record Fiend Lost Records. (record-fiend.blogspot.com)
*[http://ydek.us/ydek-us-hosts-ron-hargrave-october/ Ron Hargrave Ventura Local Business Visits] (ydek.us)
*[http://ydek.us/ydek-us-hosts-ron-hargrave-october/ Ron Hargrave Ventura Local Business Visits] (ydek.us)
*{{IMDb name|0362942}}
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362942/ Ron Hargrave IMDB] (imdb.com)
*[http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/ron_hargrave.htm Rockabilly References] (rockabilly.nl)
*[http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/ron_hargrave.htm Rockabilly References] (rockabilly.nl)
*[http://www.ventura-computer-repair-com/business/ron-hargrave/ Ventura Local Businesses Visited by Ron Hargrave] (ventura-computer-repair.com)
*[http://www.ventura-computer-repair-com/business/ron-hargrave/ Ventura Local Businesses Visited by Ron Hargrave] (ventura-computer-repair.com)


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Latest revision as of 05:39, 23 August 2024

Ron Hargrave
Born(1929-11-08)November 8, 1929
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 2023(2023-05-16) (aged 93)
Camarillo, California, U.S.
Other namesRonald Hargrave, Johnny Deerfield
Known forUkulele Player, Famous Songwriter for Jerry Lee Lewis
Children1

Ronald Jay Hargrave (November 8, 1929 – May 16, 2023) was an American ukulele player and actor from the 1950s era, who has become an icon to the Rockabilly fan base.[1] He co-wrote music for Jerry Lee Lewis and was also identified as a billboard star musician in Japan with many singles. He was a resident of Ventura, California where he enjoyed visiting small shops and locations to play the ukulele for small impromptu crowds.

Biography

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Ronald Jay Hargrave was born in Brooklyn, New York to Vaudeville performers directly after the big Wall Street Crash of 1929. His family, trying to avert disaster, moved to Hollywood, California in 1936,[2] where they settled and he began his lifelong career choices for the entertainment industry.

Hargrave entered into military life right at the start of his acting and musical career. During his military service time, he met up with the daughter of Lou Costello, which started him off in the film industry and got him a record deal with MGM.

Hargrave moved to Ventura County, California, where he resided near his daughter and continued to play music for small clubs and small audiences. He often surprised the downtown shop and small restaurant owners with impromptu visits where he played his ukulele for passersby.

Hargrave died in Camarillo, California on May 16, 2023, at the age of 93.[3]

Career

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Hargrave, after hanging out with Costello's daughter, met with Abbott and Costello[2] and eventually was managed by Lou Costello in one film, Dance With Me Henry, released in 1956. He began writing songs and was introduced to Jerry Lee Lewis, with whom he co-wrote "High School Confidential", as well as writing "Latch On" and other movie songs.

Hargrave was also a boxer and his swagger in Costello's movie earmarked him as one of the first on-screen rock and roll actors, in an era that had not yet adjusted to the young attitude of Elvis Presley or Jerry Lee Lewis.

References

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  1. ^ "RON HARGRAVE". www.rockabilly.nl. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
  2. ^ a b "Ron Hargrave | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
  3. ^ "Ronald Jay Hargrave". Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
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