Died On This Date (November 13, 1992) Ronnie Bond / The Troggs
themusicsover Ronnie Bond (Born Ronald Burris)
May 4, 1943 – November 13, 1992
Ronnie Bond was the founding drummer for UK psychedelic rock band, the Troggs. Formed in 1964, the British Invasion band had such hits as “Wild Thing” and “Love is All Around.” The band broke up in 1969, with Bond going on to release a solo single that failed to ignite much of a career for him. Ronnie Bond, 48, died at an English hospital on November 13, 1992. Troggs lead singer, Reg Presley, passed away in 2013.
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