Ron Dante
Ron Dante | |
|---|---|
Dante performing in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carmine John Granito |
| Also known as | Ronnie Dante, C. G. Rose, Bo Cooper, Ronnie And The Dirt Riders, Dante's Inferno |
| Born | August 22, 1945 Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
Carmine John Granito (born August 22, 1945), known professionally as Ron Dante, is an American singer, songwriter, session vocalist, and record producer. Dante is best known as the real life lead singer of the fictional cartoon band the Archies; he was also the voice of the Cuff Links and co-produced Barry Manilow's first nine albums.