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Ronnie Platt | |
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Background information | |
Born | February 24, 1962 |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Ronnie Platt (born February 24, 1962) is an American singer who is best known as the current lead singer for the rock band Kansas after Steve Walsh's retirement in 2014. [1] He is also the former lead singer of the band Shooting Star.
Platt started his career as a truck driver before joining Shooting Star in 2007. [2] [3] He also played with various cover bands in Chicago. [3] [4] After Walsh retired from Kansas in 2014, Platt messaged lead guitarist Rich Williams on Facebook and asked to be considered for the position. [3] Platt ultimately took over lead vocals and keyboard. In 2016, he appeared on his first Kansas album, The Prelude Implicit. [2] [5] [6]
This article may rely excessively on sources
too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being
verifiable and
neutral. (January 2024) |
Ronnie Platt | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Born | February 24, 1962 |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Ronnie Platt (born February 24, 1962) is an American singer who is best known as the current lead singer for the rock band Kansas after Steve Walsh's retirement in 2014. [1] He is also the former lead singer of the band Shooting Star.
Platt started his career as a truck driver before joining Shooting Star in 2007. [2] [3] He also played with various cover bands in Chicago. [3] [4] After Walsh retired from Kansas in 2014, Platt messaged lead guitarist Rich Williams on Facebook and asked to be considered for the position. [3] Platt ultimately took over lead vocals and keyboard. In 2016, he appeared on his first Kansas album, The Prelude Implicit. [2] [5] [6]