Ronnie Haran
| Ronnie Haran | |
|---|---|
 Clint Walker Ronnie Haran Cheyenne 1962.jpg Haran with Clint Walker in a 1962 episode of Cheyenne | |
| Born | August 9, 1942 |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress, talent manager |
Ronnie Haran (born August 9, 1942) is known for her careers as an actress, photographer, publicist, talent booker, and talent manager.[1] Haran is also known for being one of the first female rock band managers, beginning her management career in 1965.[2] She is credited with discovering and managing musical talent, including The Doors,[3] Love,[2] and Van Morrison.[4]
Haran began working as a publicist and then as the first booking agent for the West Hollywood Whisky a Go Go in the mid 1960s,[1] helping the venue begin to book live bands in order to draw more customers.
Early life
Haran was born in the early 1940s, and spent her childhood in Brooklyn and New York City.[4] She began acting when she was a teenager, and took roles in TV shows including Ben Casey, Cheyenne, and The Fugitive.
Career as talent manager
During her 20s, Haran decided to transition away from her acting career.[4] Around this time, Elmer Valentine opened a new club named the Whisky a Go Go.[1] Haran began working as the Whisky’s assistant publicist shortly after it opened in 1964.[1]
When Haran began working at the Whisky, live music was reserved for special occasions,[5] but she convinced Valentine to let her book local performers. She was able to book groups like the Young Rascals, Buffalo Springfield, and The Turtles.[6]
During her time at the Whisky, Haran was asked by Herbie Cohen (who was managing Arthur Lee of the band Love) to run Love's fan club.[2] After she met Haran, Lee asked if she would become manager of Love, and fired Cohen as his manager.[2] Haran assumed managerial duties for Love for several years.[2]
In 1966, Haran went to see The Doors, who were playing in the London Fog, a club just up the street from the Whisky.[7][8] The Doors had just been fired by the London Fog that night, and were expecting that performance to be their last,[8] but Haran offered to hire them as the house band at the Whisky.[9]
The Doors aspired to emulate the success of Love, who were still managed by Haran at the time, and harbored hopes of securing a recording contract.[10] On their behalf, Haran approached Jac Holzman, the owner of Elektra Records.[2] Initially unimpressed, Holzman eventually recognized the band's potential and signed them.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Naked City | Ethel | |
| 1959 | Bachelor Father | Ellen Burton | |
| 1960 | The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | Whitney | uncredited |
| 1960 | The Untouchables | Tessie Bousso | |
| 1961 | Come September | Sparrow | feature film |
| 1962 | Ben Casey | Abilene Hopewell | |
| 1962 | Cheyenne | Mary DeLieu | |
| 1962 | Death Valley Days | Natalie McAllister | |
| 1962 | Wide Country | Cally | |
| 1964 | My Three Sons | Dottie | |
| 1964 | The Fugitive | Sue-Ann Creyton | |
| 1965 | The Munsters | Her | |
| 1972 | The Stoolie | "Hertz Girl" | as Ronnie Mellen |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Lewis, Randy (2009-01-28). "At Whisky A Go-Go, applause for co-founder Elmer Valentine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Einarson, John (2010). Forever Changes: Arthur Lee & The Book Of Love (1st ed.). UK and USA: Jawbone Press. pp. 33, 34, 43, 61. ISBN 978-1-908279-22-4. Search this book on
- ↑ "50 Years Gone: Behind the Morrison Myths". rokritr.com. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Wing, Jeff (2021-10-01). "Ronnie and Them". Montecito. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Staff, Best Classic Bands (2015-08-07). "May 4, 2017: Legendary Whisky a Go Go Owner Dies at 93". Best Classic Bands. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ "Whisky-A-Go-Go". www.chickenonaunicycle.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Hughes, Karna (February 11, 2007). "The Lore of the Doors: Celebrating Santa Barbara connections as legendary rockers mark milestone" (PDF). Santa Barbara News Press. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Rolling Stone : The Doors at the Whisky in 1966: The Doors". Rolling Stone. 2007-06-02. Archived from the original on 2007-06-02. Retrieved 2024-05-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lewis, Randy (2009-01-28). "At Whisky A Go-Go, applause for co-founder Elmer Valentine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Wallpublished, Mick (2023-01-04). "How The Doors harnessed the self-destruction and creativity of Jim Morrison to make their first album". louder. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ Breznikar, Klemen (2017-12-29). "Love | Interview | Johnny Echols". It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
External links
- Ronnie Haran on IMDb
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