Bad Ronald was a rap-rock band from New York City who released their self-titled debut album in 2001. Their first single, "Let's Begin", was briefly on MTV's rotation and featured in the film Not Another Teen Movie. Their second single, "1st Time", was featured in the 2002 movie Orange County. The band achieved little success in spite of their promotion with MTV. The group formed in 1999 after working shows in New York City. The group was named after former Crazy Town member Brandon Calabro's dog Kal El Bad Ronald Santeria. The group wanted "to form a band that combined rap, pop, rock, and sophomoric humor."

Bad Ronald
Bad Ronald
Bad Ronald
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, United States
GenresRap rock[1]
Years active1999–2002
LabelsPop Roxxx/Reprise
MembersDoug Ray, White Owl, Kaz Gamble, and DJ

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album details
2001 Bad Ronald

Singles

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Year Single Album
2001 "Let's Begin" Bad Ronald
2002 "1st Time"

Music videos

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Year Title Director
2001 "Let's Begin" Marc Klasfeld

Band members

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Single projects

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After the breakup of Bad Ronald, MC Doug Ray (also known as Toothpick) released an album in 2004 titled "Time Travelin' Couch". He also formed a rap duo with LFO frontman Rich Cronin in 2006 lasting until 2008 releasing an album in 2006 titled Life Goes On. Kaz Gamble went on to form the band Cooler Kids.

References

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  1. ^ Farber, Jim (November 1, 2001). "BAD RONALD LIGHTS UP WITH CRAZE". New York Daily News. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-05-10. The crowd, which had waited all day to see the funky rap/rock group