Ron Hargrave

Ronald J. Hargrave (born November 8, 1929) is a well renowned ukulele player and actor from the 1950s era, who has become an icon to the Rockabilly fan base. He co-wrote music for Jerry Lee Lewis and was also identified as a billboard star musician in Japan with many singles. He currently resides in Ventura, California where he visits small shops and locations to play the ukulele for small impromptu crowds. Ron Hargrave was born in Brooklyn, New York by Vaudeville performers directly after the big Wall Street Crash of 1929. His family, trying to avert disaster, moved to Hollywood, California in 1936, where they settled and he began his lifelong career choices for the entertainment industry.

He entered into military life right at the start of his acting and musical career. During his military service time, he met up with the daughter of Lou Costello, which started him off in the film industry and got him a record deal with MGM.

He moved to Ventura County, California, where he resides near his daughter and continues to play music for small clubs and small audiences. He often surprises the downtown shop and small restaurant owners with impromptu visits where he plays his ukulele for passersby.