I came across Stranger in the summer of 1986. They were a cross between the L.A. hard rock that ruled the radio and great Southern Rock of the previous decade. I loved it. For the next 10 years, they took me and thousands of other Florida music fans on a non-stop party. Celebrating all of the amazing things life has to offer the young & young at heart. Due to bad management, bad contracts and bad luck, Stranger didn't get the recognition that they deserved and worked hard for. Greg, Ronnie, Tommy and John deserved to be superstars, even more so than many 'superstars' of the era. They were that good together. In 1996, we lost, not only a great guitar player and songwriter, but a great man in Ronnie Garvin. A guy that I looked up to very much as a musician and as a friend. To this day, this song, 'Clear Blue Morning', still makes me tear up. It makes me think about all of the incredible fun times had and the sometimes cruel way that life changes things. So here's to the finest purveyors of Florida Rock n Roll that ever were. RIP Ronnie and may Greg, Tom & John live long and happy lives. Thanks for the memories.
I can see you miles away....... someday. help...need some more help. THANK YOU to whomever put this up here. I appreciate it a lot. Greg, and Company, You Guys ROCK. I still believe, and there is hope we will come back someday. I know, I should just shut up, but .... two speeds...wide open and asleep. I am wide open.... thank you, yet again. Marla f Stone.
ronnie.. we all miss you so much. it's just not fair. we all would still be there cheering every weekend. greg and tom know that. we love you just the same. rip my frend. go gators. long live dubs.. and the other place.. and fern park station. and razzles. rock will NEVER be the same in florida. go gators!!!
They would play anywhere any time saw them from the largest arenas in Florida to the smallest bowling ally bars That was the first time I ever saw them Ronnie was taking a break between sets and asked me why I wasn’t inside told him I forgot my ID he snuck me in the back room Astro lounge Sarasota Florida 1984 bowling alley bar held about 50 people standing room only good times for sure They would play several venues per night back in those days
@sweetlillierose Hi Rose .. Right? Glad you enjoyed these videos. I would love to see the footage you have as well. we should talk. Can you call barproducts at 800 256-6396
They have more talent than 2/3rds of the bands that ever took the stage jay! Ronnie Garvin the guitar player was one of the best to ever play just ask the Florida bands that achieved the success Stranger didn’t betcha all of them know who he is as well as Stranger being one of the very best.
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I came across Stranger in the summer of 1986. They were a cross between the L.A. hard rock that ruled the radio and great Southern Rock of the previous decade. I loved it. For the next 10 years, they took me and thousands of other Florida music fans on a non-stop party. Celebrating all of the amazing things life has to offer the young & young at heart. Due to bad management, bad contracts and bad luck, Stranger didn't get the recognition that they deserved and worked hard for. Greg, Ronnie, Tommy and John deserved to be superstars, even more so than many 'superstars' of the era. They were that good together. In 1996, we lost, not only a great guitar player and songwriter, but a great man in Ronnie Garvin. A guy that I looked up to very much as a musician and as a friend. To this day, this song, 'Clear Blue Morning', still makes me tear up. It makes me think about all of the incredible fun times had and the sometimes cruel way that life changes things. So here's to the finest purveyors of Florida Rock n Roll that ever were. RIP Ronnie and may Greg, Tom & John live long and happy lives. Thanks for the memories.
I went on that journey too! ❤️ Very well said.
Followed them all over the Tampa Bay area back in the day. Got a fake I.D just to go see them. Thanks for the video!
I can see you miles away....... someday. help...need some more help. THANK YOU to whomever put this up here. I appreciate it a lot. Greg, and Company, You Guys ROCK. I still believe, and there is hope we will come back someday. I know, I should just shut up, but .... two speeds...wide open and asleep. I am wide open.... thank you, yet again. Marla f Stone.
Ronnie u are so very missed. I loved watching u play. Such a sweet man. Rip sweetie
ronnie.. we all miss you so much. it's just not fair. we all would still be there cheering every weekend. greg and tom know that. we love you just the same.
rip my frend. go gators. long live dubs.. and the other place.. and fern park station. and razzles. rock will NEVER be the same in florida. go gators!!!
The best live band ever...nuf said
Stranger has always been my favorite band...seen these guys many times in concert,still have my STRANGER TOUR 95 T shirt!!! these guys ROCK!!!!
Laurie just remembering all the good times we had together. I finally found you after all these years. Miss the hell out of those days. Sue
best band that never was ...their names should be known to all
Too many Great Times to Remember with these Guys! Love you all! Rest in Peace Ronnie G. and John.
this song always gets me right where it hurts! RIP Ronnie!
Greatest band along with the Beatles & led Zeppelin. Ronnie is the best guitarist to ever live.
R.I.P Ronnie!! Stood in front of you many times exchanging tomahawk chops with you and you played for us brother!
great song miss those days
I can't agree with you anymore, love these guys and always will. thanks Darlene
r.i.p.ronnie.a damn good guitariest that left way to soon.
Great band😍😈
WTF? MORE MORE MORE! I was in the Ranger Battalion in Savannah and I need more ! 1984
They would play anywhere any time saw them from the largest arenas in Florida to the smallest bowling ally bars That was the first time I ever saw them Ronnie was taking a break between sets and asked me why I wasn’t inside told him I forgot my ID he snuck me in the back room Astro lounge Sarasota Florida 1984 bowling alley bar held about 50 people standing room only good times for sure They would play several venues per night back in those days
Rest in peace Ronnie
its not the same since you went away...love ya ronnie...my fl. gator band guitar man..and band!! signed...'life long fla. gator...48 years..yes
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RIP Ronnie and John!
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Remo drums. That dates this.
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what year was this?
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Hi Rose .. Right? Glad you enjoyed these videos. I would love to see the footage you have as well. we should talk. Can you call barproducts at 800 256-6396
sound like a fing teenage garage band
They have more talent than 2/3rds of the bands that ever took the stage jay! Ronnie Garvin the guitar player was one of the best to ever play just ask the Florida bands that achieved the success Stranger didn’t betcha all of them know who he is as well as Stranger being one of the very best.