Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in The Bronx River projects and being the youngest of four gave me more than I could ever hope for musically. My mother raised us. My musical talent came from my father and my brother. My father lived across town with his girlfriend. He would sing to me when I got the chance to see him. Nate King Cole sound. Real smooth. I got my good sense, hard work and discipline from my mother. My brother listened to every style of music there was. From Motown to Rock. I heard The Chambers Brothers and Baby Huey and The Baby Sitters. (Google it) Jimmy McGriff, Al Green and Gloria Lynne. Billy Vera and Little Richard. My ears got the kind of training that musicians wish for. The 60’s, 70’s and 80’s was the best time for music and me. I learned pocket from a blind drummer who lived in Bronx River named Ricky Williams. He killed on drums and was even better on organ. I caught Doo Wop, Rock and Roll, Jazz, Soul, R & B, Broadway, Pop, Rock, Fusion, Disco, Contemporary Jazz, Punk, Funk and Hip Hop. I applied all of those styles to the drums and it’s worked for me for 30 years. When I teach, the first thing I teach is how to listen and pay attention to what’s going on inside the music. Be a part of the groove. Play inside the groove. And, always study, learn to read music and work hard. “The only place that success comes before sweat is in the dictionary.”  JINGLE PERFORMANCE/ARRANGE*/VOICE OVERS**: Nick at Nite, 20th anniversary (V.O. as Kurtis Blow), Nike, "Smart Guy Theme" (W.B), Gatorade, Zima/Gold, Miller Genuine Draft*, Lean Cuisine, Coca Cola, Dark And Lovely*, NBA Hoops Player Cards**, Coors Lite, Domino's Pizza and Lucky Strike Cigarettes Motor Cycle Racing (Europe), Naya Water**, CBS This Morning, Honda, Burger King, Comedy voice overs for nationally syndicated Unites Stations Inc. April 1990 to June 1991 A&R MANAGER OF R&B MUSIC, JIVE RECORDS. Responsible for scouting new talent: soliciting and selecting music for artist: developing artist musical direction, theme and distinct sound: recording budgets: liaison for relationship between artist and record label. Oversaw entire recording project from conception to production to mix and re-mixes. Coordinating band and music repertoire for artists live performances. Also, traveled with artists on tour serving as technical consultant and adviser. *SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDED: Musical Coordinator for Hi-Five live performance on the "Arsenio Hall Show" May, 1979 to present DRUMMER/VOCALIST: Touring, Performance and Recording Credits: Touring:

Toshi Kubota (Musical Director), Chic, D'Angelo, Groove Theory, Little Steven Van Zandt, Chic, Freddie Jackson, Stephanie Mills, Ashford and Simpson, Roberta Flack, Najee, Groove Theory, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Alex Bugnun, Glenn Jones, Ray Chew and The Crew (Apollo Amateur Night on the road), Alyson Williams, The Cover Girls, Glenn Jones, Tashan, Oran"Juice"Jones, Chuck Stanley, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, James Chance Recording:
Aretha Franklin, Toshi Kubota, Sakura, India Irie, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Notorious BIG, Nas, The Singing Bee (N.B.C.), Natalie Merchant, Queen Latifah(The Dana Owens Album), Frankie Knuckles, Najee, Brand Nubian, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Glenn Jones, Doug E. Fresh, Waymon Tisdale, Mike Phillips, Robin S, Groove Theory, Vertical Hold, Vincent Henry, Musique, Syleena Johnson, Christopher Williams, Kenny Latimore, Steve Cole, Nelson Rangell, Rhian Benson, Ray Chew, Lisette Wilson, Ruby Turner, Miss Jones, Kobi, James Chance and The Contortions, Ray Chew and The Crew, Profyle, Bruce Saunders, Lynden David Hall Live and TV performances:
Live:
Toshi Kubota, Luther Vandross, Vanessa Williams, BeBe Winans, Gerald LaVert, Boyz II Men, Lauryn Hill, Brian McKnight, Kurt Waylom, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Slash, Mickey Dolanze, LaBelle, Joss Stone, Lillias White, Gerald Albright, Jennifer Holliday, Glenn Jones, Miss Jones, Johnny Kemp, Tri-ni-ty 5-7, Vesta, Jerry Butler, Cheryl Lynn, Nancy Wilson, Regina Belle, Peabo Bryson, Usher, Kenny Latimore, Marillyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Melba Moore, Eddie Holman, Martha Wash, Gloria Lynne, Ray Chew, Barry Eastmond, Sherry Winston, Doug E. Fresh, The Floaters, The Intruders, The Bluenotes, The Persuaders, Jean Carne, Nikki Richards, Kindred, Darlene Love, TV:
Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Pheobe Snow, Al Green, Eddie LeVert, LeToya, Jennifer Holiday, Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard, Neyo, Ciara, Gladys Knight, Jill Scott, Maxwell, Marvin Sapp, Omarion, John Legend, Donnie McClurkin, Lyfe Jennings, Tyreese, Shirley Ceaser, Anthony Hamilton, Gerald LeVert, Israel and The New Breed, Juanita Bynum, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Lil Flip, BeBe Winans, Vicki Yohee, Loretta Devine, Rashan Patterson, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Martha Munizzi, Bishop Paul Morton, Kelly Price, Freddie Jackson, Ty Tribett, KoKo, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Crystal Waters, Aaliyah, Micah Stampley, Billy Paul, Rakim, Darlene Love, Billy Paul, Eddie Holman, Toshi Kubota(M.D.), Musique Soulchild, Malira (M.D.), Christion (M.D.), Anika Noni Rose, Queen Latifah, Monica, Television and Movie performance Credits:
The Caroline Rhea Show (Musical Director), It's Showtime at The Apollo (15 seasons), The David Letterman Show (Subbed for Anton Figg with Paul Shaeffer CBS Orchestra), B.E.T. Awards 2007, 2008, The Chris Rock Show, Last Call With Carson Daly, B.E.T. Celebration of Gospel 2006, 2007, C.B.S. EarlyShow, Sinbad in Aruba (HBO), Vibe, Planet Groove, The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, The Cosby Show, A Different World, New York Under Cover, One Life To Live, Good Day New York, Maury, Good Morning America, Fox After Breakfast, NBC Today Show, Bamboozled, Top Of The Pops (London), Siempre En Domingo(Mexico), Jon Stewert, Pat Sajack, Regis and Kathie Lee, New Yorkers (NHK,Japan), Music Fair(Japan), Beat Street Sound Track, Love Jones Sound Track, On the Ropes Soundtrack(Academy Award Nomination) Education:
1973-1976 Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. Bronx, New York: Music and Mechanical Drafting.
1977-1978 Bronx Community College Bronx New York: Child Care 
1975 New York Knickerbockers Drum and Bugle Corp.

2001 Cadets of New York Drum and Bugle Corps. Fundraiser.
2007 New York Lancers Drum and Bugle Corp Alumni committee member. www.newyorklancersalumni.com
2007 The Rolle Resource Group/The Universal Percussion Emsemble. WWW.UPERCUSSION.ORG Welcome Me 2009 Bio 2008 Bio 2007 Bio 2006 Bio Resume Endorsements Blog Contact me http://www.chicagoreader.com/TheMeter/041217.htmlhttp://www.newyorklancersalumni.comhttp://www.upercussion.orgWelcome.htmlMe.html2009_Bio.html2008_Bio.html2007_Bio.html2006_Bio.htmlEndorsements.htmlhttp://web.mac.com/phatkatproductions/iWeb/Ralph%20Rolle/Blog/Blog.htmlContact_me.htmlhttp://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=RALPH%7CROLLE&sql=11:f9fexq8gldte~T4shapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6shapeimage_1_link_7shapeimage_1_link_8shapeimage_1_link_9shapeimage_1_link_10shapeimage_1_link_11shapeimage_1_link_12

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