Died Pretty Frontman Ron S. Peno Dies At 68
Ron S. That same year, Peno, the leader and co-founder of Dead Pretty, who pioneered the Australian alternative rock boom in the 1990s, died for Stead Craft, which combined several timeless singles and cult bands. Friday, August 11th, after a year of battling cancer. He is 68 years old.
The news of his death was confirmed on Deed's official social page.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our singer Ron S. Pennon, who passed away peacefully at his home in South Yarra, Melbourne, on Friday evening surrounded by his beloved wife Charity and their son Zebadiah." - we read in tribute.
While battling cancer for the past four and a half years, Ron "demonstrated a positive attitude and deep character that became an inspiration to his team-mates, managers and many other friends," the statement continued. "Wake up in the face of adversity."
Formed in Sydney in the 1980s, Penno (formerly of Noise Tribes and Hellcats) and Dyed Pretty took their look and sound from the New York punk scene, including the Velvet Underground and television, and were introduced to psychedelic rock music.
When the band performed live, their releases on the ARIA charts followed the same trend. The first version just surprises with its numbers, but in 2010
Dieid Pretty's Lost debuted at #99 on the ARIA Albums Chart in 1988, and its follow-up, Every Bright Eye, peaked at #79 in 1990, according to trade organization Billboard. Then, with Doughboy Hollow in 1991, debuted in the 1940s. Reaching number 24 on the National Albums Chart, Doughboy Hollow is based on the band's timeless hits that caught the attention of the zeitgeist, such as "DC" and "Sweet". Triple G of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began broadcasting nationally in 1989 and both songs have been broadcast smoothly ( Australian Top 50 Albums of the 90s 2018 poll published by Triple J's sister station Double J on Doughboy Hollow No. 22).
Meanwhile, the late Ken West and Vivi Lee collaborated on an innovative festival which launched in Sydney the following year and quickly sold 330,000 tickets. Dead Beautiful was BDO's opening line in 1992.
After signing a deal with Sony Music's Columbia division, "Did Pretty" hit the career charts in 1993, peaking at #11 on " Trace " and being the #29 biggest selling hit in 1996. Prior to signing with Sony Music, Dyad Preeti invited to Europe. Show your skills to top international music managers.
Hall of Fame at the Age EG Awards 2008 lit up the Victorian creative scene.
Peno has embarked on several major tours over the last decade, including the 2016 open-air concert series A Day on the Green with Hoodoo Gurus, Sunnyboys, Cruel Femmes and Ratkat, and a joint national radio tour the following year. Bird Man.
The singer's battle with cancer went public through the band's social media in February 2019 by announcing that Peno had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and all future shows had been cancelled.
Support Act, an Australian music community charity, has joined Peno in their Help a Mate plea.
"In our 40 years entertaining Ron as the handsome vocalist Did, he is immensely charismatic. He left warm and lasting memories with those who shared the stage with him and his audience. For many, he was the soundtrack to their lives. He left an extraordinary record for we will continue to accompany us in the future.
“Right now our thoughts are with Charity, Zebadiah and all of their family and friends. We will miss Ronnie so much. Without him the world would be smaller.