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Ronnie Bright(1930-2015)

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Pianist, singer, songwriter ("Missing You"), and composer. After college, he became an accompanist to Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne and Nancy Wilson. He also performed as pianist and singer with his own trio. Joining ASCAP in 1959, his other song compositions include "Be a Sweet Pumpkin", "Talk to My Heart" and "Funnier than Funny".
BornJuly 3, 1930
DiedNovember 26, 2015(85)
BornJuly 3, 1930
DiedNovember 26, 2015(85)
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Known for

John Amos, Ralph Carter, Ja'net DuBois, Esther Rolle, BernNadette Stanis, and Jimmie 'JJ' Walker in Good Times (1974)
Good Times
7.5
TV Series
  • Ronnie Bright(as The Rondell Bright Quintet)

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  • John Amos, Ralph Carter, Ja'net DuBois, Esther Rolle, BernNadette Stanis, and Jimmie 'JJ' Walker in Good Times (1974)
    Good Times
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Ronnie Bright (as The Rondell Bright Quintet)
    • 1978
  • Jane Fonda, Red Buttons, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, and Gig Young in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
    They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
    7.8
    • Band Member (uncredited)
    • 1969

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • The Rondell Bright Quintet
  • Born
    • July 3, 1930
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • November 26, 2015
  • Other works
    Single: Was "the Bass Man" on the Johnny Cymbal song "Mr. Bass Man".

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    Former member of The Coasters.
  • Nickname
    • The Coasters

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