Ronnie & The Rainbows

Surf band from Amherst, Ohio Founded by guitarist Ron Zehel and some school pals including John Tassone on drums and lasted from 1962 to 1966. They recorded a 45 at Audio Recording that coupled two guitar/sax instrumentals. Through Redda Robbins the record had a release on the Philadelphia based Landa Records. The group was a very popular club band in the Lorain county and north coast area. In 1965 the band lineup was Ted Zaborniak (lead vocals), Ron Zehel (guitar), Al Szucs (bass), Joe Szucs (sax), John Tassone (drums). The group recorded a second 45 at Cleveland Recording, covering two songs originally recorded by Ricky Nelson (2).