- Ronny Cates
Ronny Cates (born
September 25 ,1965 inShreveport ,Louisiana ) is aChristian musician, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the bassist of legendaryChristian 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 in1983 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 twoGrammys and several other awards. Cates left the band in1995 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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