Ron Blair | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ronald Edward Blair |
Also known as | Ron Blair Ronnie Blair |
Born | San Diego, California | September 16, 1948
Genres | Rock, heartland rock |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1976–1986 1997–present |
Ronald Edward Blair (born September 16, 1948 in San Diego, California) is an American musician notable for being the bassist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He was originally the band's bassist[1] from 1976 to 1981. In 2002, he returned to the group after a 20-year hiatus, replacing his own replacement, the late Howie Epstein.