Ronnie Haran
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| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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 he 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, Holtzman eventually recognized the band's potential and signed them.[11]
Filmography[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ↑ 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[edit]
- Ronnie Haran on IMDb
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