Ron Dante

Ron Dante, a distinctive voice of 1960s pop, first achieved fame as the lead singer for The Archies, delivering the iconic #1 hit "Sugar, Sugar." He also helmed the successful group The Cuff Links, scoring a Top Ten hit with "Tracy." Dante's career transcended performance as he became a highly sought-after producer, most notably guiding Barry Manilow's early career to... more multi-platinum success and crafting hits for artists like Cher and Pat Benatar. His enduring legacy is rooted in his memorable vocal contributions to a generation's soundtrack and his astute production work. less