Ron Blair

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Ron Blair
Blair performing in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Ronald Edward Blair
Also known as	Ron Blair Ronnie Blair
Born	(1948-09-16) September 16, 1948 (age 76) San Diego, California
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.