Ron Wilson (drummer)
Ron Wilson | |
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| Birth name | Ronald Lee Wilson |
| Born | June 26, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1989 (aged 44) Placer County, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Surf music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
Ronald Lee Wilson (June 26, 1944 – May 12, 1989) was an American musician and recording artist, best known as an original member and drummer of The Surfaris, an early surf music group of the 1960s. Wilson's energetic drum solo on "Wipe Out" (a #2 US/#5 UK hit) made it one of the best-known instrumental songs of the period.