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Ronald "Ronnie" Platt
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Background information
Born (1962-02-24) February 24, 1962 (age 62)
OccupationSinger
Years active2007–present
Musical artist

Ronald "Ronnie" Platt (born February 24, 1962) is an American singer who is best known as the current lead singer for the rock band Kansas after Steve Walsh's retirement in 2014. He is also the former lead singer of the band Shooting Star.

Platt started his career as a truck driver before joining Shooting Star in 2007. He also played with various cover bands in Chicago. After Walsh retired from Kansas in 2014, Platt messaged lead guitarist Rich Williams on Facebook and asked to be considered for the position. Platt ultimately took over lead vocals and keyboard. In 2016, he appeared on his first Kansas album, The Prelude Implicit.

References

  1. Hoffman, Christopher (2023-01-24). "Kansas celebrates 50 years with epic U.S. anniversary tour". KABB. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  2. ^ Kielty, Martin (2017-02-15). "Why Ronnie Platt Thought Twice About Joining Kansas". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  3. ^ Chandler, Chip (2017-09-13). "Former trucker fulfills dream as Kansas lead singer; band brings 40th anniversary tour to Amarillo on Sept. 22". Panhandle PBS. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  4. Glantz, Gordon (2018-03-02). "More than four decades strong, Kansas is still melting hearts across the homeland". PhillyVoice. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  5. Bobbitt, Melissa (2016-06-21). "Kansas Announce First New Album in 16 Years, 'The Prelude Implicit'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  6. Wright, Jebb. "CRR Interview - Ronnie Platt – A Miracle Out of Nowhere!". Classic Rock Revisited. Retrieved 2024-01-19.

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