Ronin (band)
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The band enjoyed a number one hit on local radio station 98.7, Black Maria in the Singapore charts, the song Crazy Son reached third.[2] Ronin has also written the theme song and title soundtrack 'Memories' for the film Singapore Dreaming.[3][4]
In June 2007, lead singer Levan Wee performed with the band for the last time, due to a combination of personal issues, as well as differences in musical direction.[5] The band continued for a short while after, but has been inactive as of 2008.
Members
- Sean Cheng: guitar
- Simon Lee: guitar
- Derryn Wong: bass
- Bang Ong: drums
All four members of Ronin were students from Victoria School. The band members have cameo appearances in the movie Anna & Anna, starring Karena Lam. They appear as the backing band of the film's lead actor, Tender Huang.
- Previous members
- Levan Wee: vocals (left in 2007)
Discography
- The EP – a five-song EP which was self-released in January 2004. It was recorded at Snakeweed Studios, produced by Leonard Soosay and Ronin, and mastered at 301 Studios in Sydney.
- Do or Die – a full-length album released in August 2005 and distributed by Universal Music.[2] Recorded at Snakeweed Studios and produced by Leonard Soosay and Ronin.
References
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External links
- garageband.com – Ronin profile