Ronnie Hughes

Ronnie Hughes is a Mansfield, Ohio guitarist who currently plays lead guitar for the classic rock band, "The Godz". Hughes was a founding member of local bands Rated X and Tongue N Groove. During the 1980s, Hughes was a staple of the Mansfield, Ohio rock and roll bar "The Party House" owned and operated by Jimmy Pappas. Local bands and acts like Osiris, Street Foxx, Corsair, Jim Bush, Prowler, Marshall Law, Brian Earley of Aesthesia and Tone X also played the Party House and achieved some local and regional recognition. The bar drew named acts like The Godz, Freddy Salem of Outlaws fame, Rosie, and was an early practice and jam location for Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.

Hughes has played with Mansfield local legends and regional bands including Frank Medley, Rob Payne, Gino and the 30 second band, Larry Pennypacker, and Heidi Helser.

Hughes is also known for his work with Pirate Printing, where he has designed logos, t-shirts, and produced the locally famous, "Who the F--- is Ronnie Hughes" shirts seen in the north central Ohio area.

References

Miller, L., November 13, 2008. "Local bands set for 'Party House' reunion in Mansfield on Saturday", Mansfield News Journal.