Taylor, Ronald James Obituary

Taylor, Ronald James attended Ball High School in Galveston, TX. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Taylor, Ronald James.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Passing	Jan 16, 2002
About	Ron was an actor, known for Trading Places (1983), Matlock (1986) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). As a vocalist, he performed with Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Etta James, Sheila E., Slash and others. His blues band, the Nervis Bros., played at clubs and other venues around the country. His greatest triumph was "It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues", which traces the history of blues music. In 1999 the show was nominated for four Tony Awards, including best new musical and Mr. Taylor for best featured actor in a musical. Ron suffered a mild stroke in 1999 during the run of "It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues" at Lincoln Center in New York City but was back on stage five weeks later. Provided the voice for "Audrey II" in the original theater production of "Little Shop of Horrors".