Ron Simasek

Ron Simasek (born July 10, 1963) is the drummer and co-founder of the alternative rock band The Badlees. He played on the entire Badlees catalog from 1990 to the present, including their best-seller River Songs.

Ronald Anthony Simasek Born: July 10, 1963 Origin: Pennsylvania, USA Genres: Alternative rock Occupations: Musician Instruments: Drums Associated acts: The BADLEES Website: www.badlees.com Gallery The Badlees THE BADLEES The Badlees are one of the most successful bands to emerge from Central/Northeast Pennsylvania. The group has sold nearly a quarter of a million albums, mostly due to 1996's "River Songs," and has earned two national recording contracts. Two of the band's songs, "Angeline Is Coming Home" and "Fear of Falling," hit the national Top 10. There was also a trip to China, a constant dose of critical acclaim and several road jaunts across America. The band's big-label video for "Angeline" made national news, appeared on VH1, was directed by "ER's" Anthony Edwards and starred Emmy-winning actress Julianna Margulies. The group also did national tours with Bob Seger and Gregg Allman and once shared the stage with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. Current career Simasek continues his career as an independent artist, doing studio work, and playing with various Pennsylvania original artists, including Bret Alexander of the Cellarbirds and owner of [Saturation Acres Recording Studio]. Equipment Simasek uses a black mahogany Yamaha Recording Series drum kit, era 1990. Drum Set: Recording Series, Black w/ silver hardware: 22 x 16 bass drum 13 x 6.5 tom 16 x 12 floor tom 13 x 5 snare drum - Ludwig wooden Cymbals: Zildjian: New Beat High Hats 13" Power Ride 22" Medium Thin Crash 17" Medium Thin Crash 18" Personal life Ron lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Leann, and their sons Ryan and Neil. External links BADLEES website [BADLEES in Wikipedia]