Ralph Segal

Ralph Segal


Ralph Segal born in Washington, D.C. December 10, 1954. Graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1972.
His college career included Montgomery College and the University of Maryland with a Senatorial Scholarship. Ralph was the drummer
for several bands that had regional success in the mid atlantic and northeast United States. These include "The Diversions," "The Rhythm Masters,"
"Johnny and the Headhunters," and "The Torpedoes."


"The Diversions" included Ralph Segal (aka Jimmy Torpedo) on Drums, Brian Villalva (aka Brian Damage) on Guitar and Vocals.
Petr Liska (aka Lee Ska) on Bass and Vocals, and also included John Montgomery (aka John E. Strange) on Guitar and vocals from
1980 to 1983. The earliest incarnation also included Jamie King on Vocals and Bill Halsey on Guitar and vocals. The Diversions received
moderate airplay nationally. The Diversions, Stevie Ray Vaughn concert at the Wax Museum Nightclub in Washington, D.C. was number
29 in Billboard in January 1983 top grossing concerts. The Diversions played Rockabilly, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Surf, and Ska. Most of the
music was written by Brian Villalva, with several songs written by Ralph Segal, Lee Ska, and John Montgomery. Collaborations
were the norm and a rough draft original contribution could undergo considerable change before completion.

"The Diversions" broke up in 1985 and have yet to play any reunion shows.

Discography:

1982 Single - Get up / backed w Little Lovin' Baby
1983 Album - Rock 'n' Roll Fever
1985 Album - Here it is

Ralph Segal is currently in Broadcasting as the Traffic Reporter on Washington, D.C.'s Top Rated 103.5 FM WTOP.
Prior positions include Director of Sales and Marketing at WMET Radio. Disk Jockey on WINX Radio.
Ralph was nominated for Two Air Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting. The first award was for Best Traffic Report. The second award was for Producer of the Best Short Form Talk Show. Both awards were in the highly ranked Washington, D.C. market.
He is a member of the AFTRA-SAG Union. (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists - Screen Actors Guild)


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