Ron Gallo

Ron Gallo
2016 Ron Gallo portrait
Ron Gallo in 2016
Background information
Birth nameRonald James Gallo III
Born (1992-09-29) September 29, 1992 (age 32)
New Jersey
OriginPhiladelphia, PA, USA[1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
Years active2014–present
Labels
  • Kill Rock Stars[2]
  • New West Records[3]
  • American Diamond Recordings
Websiterongallomusic.com

Ronald James Gallo III[4][5] is an American musician, singer, songwriter and artist. He began a solo career in 2014, after fronting various bands including Philadelphia-based band Toy Soldiers and since then has released five albums, Heavy Meta, Stardust Birthday Party, Really Nice Guys (EP), PEACEMEAL and FOREGROUND MUSIC.[6] Stylistically Gallo has shifted from release to release with his recent albums exploring art rock and garage punk.[7] During live performances 2016 - 2019 Gallo was backed by bassist Joe Bisirri and drummer Dylan Sevey.[8]

  1. ^ Rupp, Jacqueline (June 29, 2016). "Ron Gallo Comes Home". Philadelphia Weekly.
  2. ^ "Ron Gallo Releases a New Single on Kill Rock Stars". WXPN. September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ Sacher, Andrew M. (November 11, 2016). "Ron Gallo signs to New West, releasing album in 2017, has a new video". Brooklyn Vegan.
  4. ^ Powers, Ann (December 15, 2016). "Songs We Love: Ron Gallo "Please Yourself"". NPR. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  5. ^ "BACK RIDER". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Premiere: Ron Gallo – "Put the Kids to Bed" Plus, Gallo on Themes, Influences, & His American Diamond Recordings Label". Under the Radar. February 8, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  7. ^ "Ron Gallo Artist Biography". Mark Deming, AllMusic. February 20, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "Ron Gallo's 'Heavy Meta' Is Fun and Dark and Garage and Psychedelic and Nice as Hell". Noisey. February 1, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2017.