Northern Soul Connections #15 - Ronnie & Robyn
For those that need a read at bank holiday...or are waiting for Cleethorpes.
Northern Connections #15
There is only ever one Single-Truth, and then versions, accounts and even faded memories. And unless you are
"the subject or directly related to the subject in time" there is no way to be 100% sure about that single-truth. So although I believe I have the compelling evidence for my views...
On Ronnie & Robyn, Sidro, D'Orleons, and the rest, there are many sources of testimony, both verbatim & ancidotal. This is my version and it is anchored to primary printed documentary references. No other contributions, first-hand or otherwise from the past are disputed here or made to be less valuable. Instead i leave it to you to take what you wish.
In a 1960's music business where almost everyone hos o 'nom de guerre' what follows may merely be a chance occurrence which is only remarkable for being apparently connected. Any corrections, or further enlightenment is encouraged and appreciated.
She was a Michigan State ballroom Champion.
He was a 1963-64 State champion drummer and singer with Bobby Dayton and the Daytonos.
They were from Farmington, West Bloomfield.
Together they were Ronnie & Robyn.
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Author Profile: Kenb
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Ken retired early at the age of 62 in 2016, giving him the opportunity to pursue a long-held passion, uncovering the hidden identities behind Northern Soul’s A&R men and women, labels, writers, and producers. A self-described “re-tread” or “returnee,” Ken originally left the scene in 1975 but later returned with renewed enthusiasm. He is the author of the long-running and highly informative Northern Connections article series here on Soul Source.
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