Music

Ronald started to play the guitar at the age of 15 and was influenced by his older brothers, Patrick, Lionel, and Richard, who played in a band while attending college in Bordeaux, France. Ronald's music and guitar was also influenced by guitar greats such as Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Ingwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. His father Frederic was at some point very concerned about Ronald spending more time working on his guitar skills rather than working on his tennis game as Ronald would sometimes play up to 6 hours a day.

That was Ronald Rock years that led to his first Rock album, " Kids On The Road " in 1990. Despite a full tennis schedule, Ronald managed to spend 2 weeks with his band in a recording Studio, in Bordeaux, France. The songs on the album are the results of Ronald's compositions while travelling to his tennis tournaments.

The Early Years...

Ronald Agenor: A colored name which could be the one of Caribbean music, but no we are talking about Rock. What can be done between tennis matches to drop the pressure and the stress of the tournaments ? For Ronald, it was never a question. All the hotel rooms where he spent most of his time since he started his tennis career were the witness of the progressive improvement of his guitar skills, practicing sometimes up to 7 hours per day. This passion was since the beginning shared by Sam Lucas ( ryhtm guitar ) in whom Ronald, his guitar teacher for many years, found a good partner. The road to find the other musicians was just a question of time to finalize the project of the band Ronald always dreamed about. He contacted then bass player Jean Michel Dietsch, whose musical experience ( 2 LP's with High Power, top French Heavy Rock band ) brought more balance to Ronald's compositions. This led to the addition of drummer Christophe Debris, who became the fourth man. Finding a singer for " Kids On The Road " was an easy task. " Tiger " was a close friend to Ronald and his brothers, having playing in a band together "The Tramps ". (Above) Ronald, Jean-Michel (Bass), Sam (Guitar), Christophe (Drums)

Tiger's long experience with world bands such as White Heat and Sleeze Beez, and his exceptional voice were perfect to give the final and decisive touch to " Kids On The Road ". It was Ronald's first studio album, recorded in Bordeaux, France in 1990 at Studio Cactus. Agenor Squad was scheduled to Tour after the recording of " Kids On The Road ", but it never happened. It was becoming too difficult to do both music and tennis. The album " Kids On The Road " was not a short experience of a professional tennis player who was getting tired of his tennis career, it was a real band in which all the members had a common passion : MUSIC "Tiger", the voice on Kids On The Road (Left) After being away from the music fo more than 5 years, Ronald released his second CD and first solo album, " Waves Of Love " in 2003. You can hear and purchase Ronald CD's on line at the following stores, Best Buy, ITunes Music Store, and CD Baby. Ronald's new solo alb um will be released in 2007. Stay Tuned !

Discography "Dream On" (Coming Soon...) Ronald's third album is a mix of past composition and works with artsits such as "Joel" and "Tiger. "Dream On" is still a rock influenced album and the songs are a mix of different sounds and styles.     "Waves of Love" (2003) In " Waves Of Love ", Ronald's reaches different styles of music, ranging from Jazz Rock, " All The Worlds Are The Same ", Funk Rock, with " Voodoo Funk ", or Hard Rock, " Sunshine Mind. Live ". Although instrumental guitar oriented, Ronald's vocals can be heard on 2 songs, " Another Word You Say " and " I Wanna Believe ".   "Kids on the Road" (1990) The songs on the album " Kids On The Road " are between classical Heavy Rock " Forever Love Forever Live ", " Rising Up ", and Rock, " You Got Me Now ". There is a funky touch in " Rock That City " and a bluesy feel with " Mistreated By Love ", without forgetting a classic Rock ballad like " Kids On The Road ". " I love That Woman " has an elaborate and heavy atmosphere and " Should Understand " has a little mix of everything in it.

Equipment

Guitars: Ronald's favorite all time guitar among the sixties that he owns is the Ibanez Floral Steve Vai.The guitar was used on most of the songs on the album "Kids On The Road", as well as a "Lag" customized guitar with a natural wood finish. This guitar was made for Ronald by the legendary French guitar maker "LAG". Based in Toulouse, France, the company still offers an outstanding quality. (You can see the "LAG" guitar on the back cover of the album "Kids On The Road". A Di Marzio Tone Zone, a single coil at the 24 frets strat neck, and a natural wood finish. For "Waves Of Love" Ronald used an Ibanez S470 who possess a heavy mahogany tone. On the picture on the left are two of Ronald's favorite guitar collection. On the left a Steve Vai Jem 777 Floral (Year 1988) and on the right a Charvel Jackson Soloist Made In USA (Year 1985). Sounds: Zoom multi effects for studio and a Rocktron Intellifex for live takes, along with Marshall amplifiers.

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