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Eric Ragno is a keyboard player based in Los Angeles. He has appeared on dozens of rock albums, performing on tracks with Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley (Kiss), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Glen Hughes (Deep Purple), Ace Frehley (Kiss), and Metal Hall of Fame inductees Steve Vai, Jeff Scott Soto and Armored Saint among others. He has performed across the U.S. and around the world with The Babys, Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow/Deep Purple), Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Jimi Jamison (Survivor), and Metal Hall of Fame inductees Graham Bonnet (Rainbow), Neil Turbin (Anthrax) and Tony Harnell (TNT). After touring with legendary rock band The Babys, Eric contributed music to the soundtrack for the John Waite documentary The Hard Way.
The son of rock musicians, Eric began playing music at an early age. Private lessons lead to multiple semesters at Paul Simon’s Guitar Study Center in New York City, and the music program at New Jersey City University. Earning his stripes while opening for national 80s acts, he eventually moved to Los Angeles to perform with the headliners. Merging a classic sound with a modern feel, Eric’s reputation and songwriting quickly made him a regular contributor to the roster of Frontiers Records, the largest label in the genre. The prestigious rock site MelodicRock bestowed Eric the title of Keyboard Player of the Year four times.
Eric is a proud Hammond artist, and is a member of the legendary 80s band LONDON. He currently performs with the LEGENDS OF CLASSIC ROCK, a supergroup comprised of former members of Great White, White Lion, Paul Rodgers and Company, Alice Cooper, and Quiet Riot. This stellar line-up dives into their vast repertoire of hits, performing songs from major artists they’ve worked alongside. The band is currently performing an ongoing residency on board the Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world.
- Screen name:
- Rockkeyboards
- Member since:
- Oct 30 2015
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
Influences
Jonathan Cain (Journey), Geoff Downes (Asia) and Kevin Moore (Dream Theater); most 80's rock albums that have keyboards on them.
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Hammond SK organ; Mainstage, Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif, Wurlitzer EP, Farfisa organ, various vintage modules and modern soft synths.
MUSIC
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The Savior
The Savior Album: Fergie Frederiksen (Toto) - Happiness is the Road
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Hammond M-Solo with the Legends of Classic Rock (Video)
Hammond M-Solo with the Legends of Classic Rock (Video)ERx-hJf4qu4
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Stone Cold, Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow) (Video)
Stone Cold, Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow) (Video)HBsA2gQ7zwM
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Turn and Walk Away with The Babys (Video)
Turn and Walk Away with The Babys (Video)zlYSYF585ss
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I Can't Hold Back, Jimi Jamison (Survivor) (Video)
I Can't Hold Back, Jimi Jamison (Survivor) (Video)M6WOCD8Ayhc
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Rock Eyes interview with Eric Ragno (Video)
Rock Eyes interview with Eric Ragno (Video)ndyv4tVMI-Y
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Alone with Tony Harnell, Rachel Lorin & The Virus (Video)
Alone with Tony Harnell, Rachel Lorin & The Virus (Video)BLoIcS_qUi0
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Eric is named Melodic Rock Keyboardist of the Year for a fourth time (Video)
Eric is named Melodic Rock Keyboardist of the Year for a fourth time (Video)MOee12131D4