Ronny Cates

Ronny Cates

Ronny Cates (born September 25, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a Christian musician, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the bassist of legendary Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.

Cates went to Magnet High School in Shreveport. He was involved in the school jazz band where he developed his bass skills. He graduated in 1983 and started playing in several places.

Cates joined Petra in 1987 recording a total of five albums with the band. During this period, the band won two Grammys and several other awards. Cates left the band in 1995 to dedicate to a career producing and recording.

In the years after he left the band, Cates has contributed with them in several occasions filling the bassist spot in some presentations.

External links

* [http://www.guidetopetra.com/biography.html?MemberID=13 Ronny Cates in Guide to Petra]
* [http://www.thefmen.com The F Men- Band recorded and mastered by Cates in 2007]
* [http://www.petramerchandise.com/ Petra Merchandise official site]
* [http://www.thepetrazone.net/ The Petra Zone]
* [http://www.petraband.ca/ PetraBand.ca (Canada)]


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