Ronnie Dell

Ronald Girvin Dell (born November 26, 1930), better known as Ronnie Dell, was a Rock and Roll musician in the 1950s. He is perhaps most famous for his song, Those Magic Changes.

Biography

Ronnie Dell was born in Portland, Oregon to Chris Dell and Victoria Girvin. His father, an out of work dog groomer, died in 1936, shortly after Ronnie's sixth birthday, from complications due to alcoholism, and his mother became increasingly mentally ill following this loss until her own death in 1938. Ronnie was from then raised by his uncle, G.T. Blake, a stage magician. It was Blake who bought the youthful Ronnie his first guitar and encouraged the eager youngster to pursue a performing career.

Dell went on to fulfil his uncle's dream when he was hired as the opening act for a local singer, Julia Governe at a charity event. This performance was attended by radio DJ, Adam Galliard, who saw Dell as "the next big thing", and was eager to produce a record with the teen. Galliard sent a copy to his close friend, Scott Adams, who became Dell's manager.

Style

Dell's unique style has been described as "uncomfortably intoxicating". The singer's straw-like hair often shadowed much of his face, but when visible, he had a look of discomfort, jerking his neck in awkward ways.