Ronnie Rancifer(born 1952) is an American keyboardist, musician and songwriter, noted for being a keyboardist forThe Jackson 5from their earlyGary, Indianadays until the end of their famed career atMotown.The label presented Rancifer and drummerJohnny Jacksonas the cousins[1]ofJackie,Tito,Jermaine,Marlon,Michael,however neither Rancifer nor Johnny Jackson are actually related to the Jacksons.

He co-wrote "I Am Love"from the 1974 Jackson 5 albumDancing Machine.In addition to playing keys for the Jackson 5, Rancifer worked as a songwriter on some of their albums and was with the group until 1975. Rancifer had a long career as a songwriter in Los Angeles.

During the 1980s he worked with other Motown artists, and toured withSmokey Robinson.

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