Ronnie Smith started his musical career on Shoreham Beach, practising the bugle and trumpet without a mouthpiece. He moved on and played bugle in the school band at Shoreham College.

Ronnie was too young to serve during the second World War but was attracted to the armed services, becoming a drummer in the Welsh Guards. Eventually he played with some of the famous bands such as Harry Leader, Eric Winstone, Syd Dean and Joe Daniels and has also performed for the BBC. Ron wanted his own band, not only to concentrate on the big band music he liked, but to branch out into Jazz. He became versatile at both being 'mine hose' at formal occasions where he would perform for dances or in concert situations, or indeed in support of show. Ron has been no small timer, in the past he has played at Buckingham Palace and on the lawns of The White House.

Ron could be sleazy with the best of them, turning from formal to informal and busking Jazz in any place where a crowd could get together for some fun. His musical versatility capabilities could provide a band of any make-up and size to suit the occasion. He entered the Dance Band Championships and won the South of England competition.

Ron spent his years at numerous Holiday camps, Redcoats, Bluecoats, any coat as long as they were paid. Days off he would be out at Clubs, Dancehall, Theatre and not forgetting the pubs where the Jazz teams played their six pieces.

Over the years have also included varied occassions at the Scouts Worthing Gang Show or the inimitable Worthing X Factor, it's Talent Night Show at the Pier Pavilion.

Thanks Ron for the pleasure and enjoyment you have given over the years.

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