Ron Elliott (musician)

Ron Elliott
The Beau Brummels in Village of the Giants (1965). From left: Ron Elliott, Declan Mulligan, Sal Valentino, Ron Meagher, John Petersen.
The Beau Brummels in Village of the Giants (1965). From left: Ron Elliott, Declan Mulligan, Sal Valentino, Ron Meagher, John Petersen.
Background information
Birth nameRonald Charles Elliott
Born (1943-10-21) October 21, 1943 (age 81)
OriginHealdsburg, California, U.S.
GenresFolk rock, pop rock, garage rock, country rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1964–2002
Formerly ofThe Beau Brummels

Ronald Charles Elliott (born October 21, 1943) is an American musician, composer and record producer, best known as songwriter and lead guitarist of the rock band The Beau Brummels. Elliott wrote or co-wrote the band's 1965 U.S. top 20 hits "Laugh, Laugh" and "Just a Little". In addition to reuniting with the Beau Brummels on occasion over the years, Elliott released a solo album in 1970, and has played on and produced albums by a number of other artists.