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Ronnie Radke

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What is Ronnie Radke known for?

Ronald Joseph Radke, known as Ronnie Radke, was born on December 15, 1983, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in St. Rose Hospital. He is an accomplished American singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, and record producer, well-known as the lead vocalist for the rock bands Falling in Reverse and Escape the Fate. Radke embarked on his musical journey in high school, gaining experience in several bands and honing his skills on the piano and guitar. The first song he learned to play was "Dammit" by Blink-182.

Radke first rose to fame as the lead singer of the post-hardcore band Escape the Fate, which he formed with close friend Max Green while still at Mojave High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Their successful run was abruptly halted in 2008 when Radke was sent to prison for violating probation. However, Radke's passion for music remained undeterred, as he commenced the formation of a new band, Falling in Reverse, while incarcerated. Upon his release from prison, he formally announced the establishment of the new band in December 2010.

As a solo artist, Radke made his mark in 2014 by releasing a rap mixtape, "Watch Me", featuring collaborations with notable artists such as Deuce, b.LaY, Tyler Carter, Sy Ari Da Kid, Jacoby Shaddix, Danny Worsnop, Andy Biersack, and Craig Mabbitt. His musical prowess extends across diverse genres like post-hardcore, metalcore, hard rock, pop punk, glam metal, screamo, emo, rapcore, hip hop, and electronicore.

Radke's early life was marked by his mother's absence due to drug abuse, a fact he believes contributed to his complicated relationships with women in his adulthood. Despite this, he later publicly forgave her after a Falling in Reverse show in 2014. His father is of white descent, while his mother hails from the Blackfoot Confederacy and has Portuguese heritage.

Through his successful career, Radke has showcased his musical versatility, playing various instruments, including vocals, keyboards, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. He continues to inspire countless aspiring musicians with his remarkable journey overcoming adversity and achieving musical acclaim.

To learn more about Ronnie Radke and his musical career, visit his official website at fallinginreverse.com.

For more information about his birthplace, check Las Vegas, Nevada at visitlasvegas.com.