Ronald Warren Anderson(February 4, 1946 – December 19, 2021) was an American vocal coach and opera singer,[1][2]best known for teaching vocals to various famous singers, most notablyAxl Rose,[3]Chris Cornell,M. Shadows,[4][5]Myles Kennedy,[6]Ozzy Osbourne,Matt Heafy,[7]Seal,Alicia Keys,Tom Cruise,Mary J. Blige,[8][9]Lenny Kravitz,Neil Diamond,[10]Adele,The Weeknd,[11]Joss Stone,Red Hot Chili Peppers,[12]Tom Keifer,[13]Hayley Williams,Christina Perri,Lzzy Hale,[14]Janet Jackson,Avril Lavigne,Timothy B. Schmit,Nancy Wilson,[2]Diego Boneta,[15][16][17]Five for Fighting,[18]andBjörk.[19]
Ron Anderson | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald Warren Anderson |
| Born | February 4, 1946 Honolulu, Hawaii,U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2021(aged 75) |
| Occupation | Voice coach |
| Years active | 1977–2021 |
Early life
editAfter his family moved to Long Beach, California, at the age of 7 he started performing on a local radio program.[20]Anderson performed in a number of local choirs, as well as singing withRoger Wagner ChoraleandThe Young Americans.[2]
While singing with The Young Americans, Anderson damaged his voice. Throat specialists determined that the only chance to heal his voice was to avoid all vocal production, no singing, no talking for an indefinite time. After living in total isolation for eight months, he was pronounced healed by his doctors. He decided to be a professional singer but needed to learn how to sing safely. Anderson started looking for voice teachers, which led him toFritzandTilly de Garmo Zweig.[2]
Education
editSoon after Anderson began working with Mrs. Zweig as his voice teacher, Anderson decided that his voice was best suited for opera. According to Anderson:[2]
Mrs. Zweig taught me the mechanics of vocalization and the fundamentals of breath management, vocal placement, vowel modification and diction. She also taught me German, French, and Italian, which are essential languages for every professional opera singer.
She also taught Anderson how to recover from the damage in his vocal cords and rebuild his ability to sing.[2]After Mrs. Zweig determined he could sing safely, he began working with Dr. Zweig as well. For 20 years, he continued to study with both.[2]
Teaching
editIn 1977 when Anderson returned to the U.S., he began as a vocal coach specializing inBel cantotechnique,[21][9][6]Tom Keiferafter 6 vocal cord surgeries in 2009 went to Anderson to improve his condition; he credited Anderson with helping him regain strength and confidence in his voice.[13]In 2012 Anderson prepared Tom Cruise for his role asStacee Jaxxin the musical filmRock of Ages.[9][10][22]In 2014Matt Heafytook vocal lessons from Anderson following advice fromM. ShadowsofAvenged Sevenfold,after Anderson taught him a correct technique so he could overcome his singing problems and he can be heard delivering a more melodic sound in the albumSilence in the Snow.Anderson has been a vocal coach to many other popular singers and members of rock groups.[23][24]Anderson has also taught many students in the film industry as a vocal coach.[1]
RegardingAxl RoseofGuns N' Roses,he said: "I’ve worked with so many people but I have to say Axl Rose’s voice is amazing, truly one of a kind."[25]
Personal life and death
editAnderson died on the morning of December 19, 2021, at the age of 75.[26]Many musicians including Axl Rose and Tom Keifer paid a tribute to him.[3]
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Dancer in the Dark. |
| 2000 | Coyote Ugly |
| 2001 | Rock Star |
| 2007 | Lucky You |
| 2009 | Nine |
| 2010 | The Runaways |
| 2010 | Get Him to the Greek |
| 2012 | Rock of Ages |
| 2014 | Get on Up |
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- ^abcdefgvon Bernewitz, Robert (February 16, 2016)."Ron Anderson - An interview with the vocal coach to the stars".Musicguy247.RetrievedMarch 21,2021.
Prior to World War II,Fritz Zweigwas one of the premier operatic directors and conductors in Europe. His wife, whose stage name was Tilly DeGarmo, was one of the most celebrated German sopranos of the era...Mrs. Zweig taught me the mechanics of vocalization and the fundamentals of breath management, vocal placement, vowel modification and diction. She also taught me German, French, and Italian, which are essential languages for every professional opera singer.
- ^abRolli, Bryan."Axl Rose, Tom Keifer Honor Late Vocal Coach Ron Anderson".Ultimate Classic Rock.Retrieved2022-06-25.
- ^"Avenged Sevenfold Feature Interview".Blistering. 2006. Archived fromthe originalon May 29, 2012.RetrievedOctober 4,2019.
- ^Archive-Jon-Wiederhorn."Avenged Sevenfold Salute Dimebag, Shun Metalcore On Evil".MTV News.Archived fromthe originalon March 31, 2015.Retrieved2019-10-04.
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- ^"Matt Heafy's vocal coach - Ron Anderson Tips from Ron Anderson to improve singing".3 September 2020.
- ^Sharma 2019-08-21T18:30:52Z, Amit (21 August 2019)."Top vocal tips from coach to the stars Ron Anderson and Dr Juan Pérez:" There's just no-one else like Axl "".MusicRadar.Retrieved2019-10-04.
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- ^"The Weeknd's vocal coach - Ron Anderson Tips from Ron Anderson to sing better".Tips from Ron Anderson.2020-09-03.Retrieved2022-04-18.
- ^Corner, Lewis (2011-06-13)."Adele 'to take singing lessons in the US'".Digital Spy.Retrieved2019-10-04.
- ^abDearmore, Kelly (May 29, 2014)."Tom Keifer of Cinderella: 'Singing is Very Much a Mental Thing'".Dallas Observer.RetrievedMarch 21,2021.
In 2009, I met vocal coach Ron Anderson, and he really put it all together for me, and I've been using his techniques ever since. I've done three Cinderella tours and I'm now on my second tour for the solo record since I worked with Anderson, and my voice is as reliable as it's ever been.
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- ^"Happy 50th Birthday, Tom Cruise!".HuffPost.2012-07-03.Retrieved2019-10-04.
- ^"Show goes on as Kylie shakes off virus".Irish Examiner.April 28, 2002.RetrievedJune 30,2021.
Last week she flew in her voice coach from Los Angeles...Voice coach Ron Anderson, who has worked with the singer in the past, as well as other stars such as Janet Jackson, Seal and Bjork, immediately started work to make sure she could open the 25-date tour of Britain on Friday as planned.
- ^Deahl, Dani (2019-04-12)."What's in your bag, RÜFÜS DU SOL?".The Verge.Retrieved2019-10-04.
The coach's name is Ron Anderson. He's a legend. He's worked with a lot of people. It's been really cool to learn about my voice.
- ^Amit Sharma (2021-12-22).""I've worked with so many people but I have to say Axl Rose's voice is amazing, truly one of a kind" – remembering late vocal coach legend Ron Anderson with this 2019 interview ".MusicRadar.Retrieved2022-06-25.
- ^Cataxo, Diego (19 December 2021)."Morre Ron Anderson, preparador vocal do The Weeknd".Pop Mais.Retrieved19 December2021.