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Richard Barone is an American rock musician who first gained attention as frontman for the Bongos. He works as a songwriter, arranger, author, director, and record producer, releases albums as a solo artist, tours, and has created concert events at Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, SXSW, and New York's Central Park.
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The Bongos were a power pop band from Hoboken, New Jersey, that emerged from the New York City arts scene, primarily active in the 1980s, led by Richard Barone. With their unique musical style, they were major progenitors of the Hoboken indie-pop community, college radio favorites, and made the leap to national recognition with the advent of MTV.
- 1980–1987
- Richard Barone, Rob Norris, Frank Giannini, James Mastro
- Power pop
- Hoboken, NJ, U.S.
Bongos leader who later released solo albums and worked as a producer and music director. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s - 2020s. Born. in Tampa, FL. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock. Member Of. The Bongos. Album Highlights. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. Return to Homepage.
Nov 14, 2022 · Rocker Richard Barone shares his passion for the folk explosion in his new book, Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He explores the history, culture and songs of the Village scene, from Native American times to the Bongos era.
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Richard Barone. 4,210 likes · 430 talking about this. Richard's latest book, 'Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s' is available wherever books are sold.
Watch videos of Richard Barone, the pioneering recording artist, producer, author, and frontman of The Bongos. Explore his solo albums, live performances, covers, and collaborations with other artists.