As a guitarist, singer and songwriter, Ronnie Harwood has played a significant part in the history of British Pop. As singer Jess Hunter in Jess Hunter & The Premiers in 1962, and guitar player with Screaming Lord Sutch and The Savages from 1964 to 1966, Ronnie was part of the musical scene breaking new ground all around the world, with British Rock ‘n’ Roll bands leading the way.

A publishing deal led to the release of “Baby I Love You” in 1978, “White Sport Coat”, written by Marty Robbins, released on Arista Records in 1982, and Ronnie’s own composition “Cuddle Up” later that same year.

But Ronnie is perhaps best known for his songwriting, which led to an Ivor Novello award for “You Drive Me Crazy”, a huge hit for Shakin’ Stevens, and to the writing of Bill Haley’s last single, “God Bless Rock and Roll”.

Ronnie continues to record and produce. This is his story, using photos from Ronnie’s own wonderful collection.