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Ronald Thomas Verrell (21 February 1926 – 22 February 2002) was an English jazz drummer. He played in two of the United Kingdom's "most famous" [1] big bands, the Ted Heath Orchestra and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
Dec 6, 2009 · A feat of dual drumnastics from two of the masters of British jazz tubthumping - Ronnie 'Animal' Verrell and Kenny Clare - with Ted Heath and his Music in 1962.
Jun 22, 2010 · A 1977 performance of Skin Deep by the Jack Parnell band, featuring its leader on drums with Ronnie 'Animal' Verrell in tandem.
Oct 24, 2009 · The Ian James Big Band led by Ian Young with special guest Ronnie Verrell playing Sing S... This concert was recorded in 1999 at The Wilde Theatre in Bracknell.
Ronnie Verrell (1926-2002) was an energetic jazz drummer "whose talent was hidden behind a rather formidable front man, Animal ." [1] . As a member of Jack Parnell's house orchestra for all five seasons of The Muppet Show, Verrell performed the actual drumming for Animal, as well as other drum work.
Mar 1, 2002 · FANS and musicians have said farewell to veteran drummer Ronnie Verrell, whose funeral took place last week. He died from a lung infection which had complicated surgery for a back injury.
My earliest recollection of Ronnie Verrell was when, as an already brilliant voung drummer, I received a telephone call from an agitated Ted Heath, who wanted me to help him obtain the release of Ronnie from his contract in order to replace Jack Parnell, who was leaving to lead his own band.
