Born Oct 16, 1931 • Died Jun 28, 2009
Last updated on April 1, 2023
From The Irish Times:
JOHN RONAYNE, who has died aged aged 77, was an outstanding violinist, initially in Ireland and subsequently in London. He toured Russia with the London Philharmonic and was leader of the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra and the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. […] He met great performers from other musical fields: Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, the Beatles, Sammy Davis jnr and, especially, Frank Sinatra, with whom he toured to Milan, Tehran, Tokyo – and The Point in Dublin. […]
John Ronayne played the violin on The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” in 1967.
Recording "All You Need Is Love" #3
Jun 23, 1967 • Songs recorded during this session appear on All You Need Is Love / Baby You're A Rich Man (UK)
Recording "All You Need Is Love" #4
Jun 24, 1967 • Songs recorded during this session appear on All You Need Is Love / Baby You're A Rich Man (UK)
Our World TV Broadcast: The Beatles' performance of "All You Need Is Love"
Jun 25, 1967 • Songs recorded during this session appear on All You Need Is Love / Baby You're A Rich Man (UK)
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