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	Ron Townson Bio By Mike Tatsui (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ron Townson, born in St. Louis, Missouri, started singing at the age of 6 and was a featured soloist on various choirs throughout his years in school.
		Ron toured with the world famous Wings Over Jordan for 8 years while still in school and was choir director for 2 years.
		Townson enjoyed his success because he knew he would be able to give his children the things he didn't have while growing up.
	members.aol.com /laruemccoo/twsnbio.htm (607 words)

	The Fifth Dimension - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Fifth Dimension were best-known during the late 1960s and 1970s for popularizing the hits "Up, Up And Away" and "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In." The five original members were Billy Davis, Jr.
		Ron Townson died of a diabetes related illness in 2001.
		Townson briefly left the group to try a solo career, but soon returned, as the group resigned itself to the nostalgia circuit; meanwhile, McCoo served a stint as the host of Solid Gold.In 1995, the quintet of LaRue, Townson, McLemore, Battle, and Greg Walker recorded a new album, In the House, for Click Records.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fifth_Dimension (407 words)

	Guardian \| Ron Townson
		Ron Townson, who has died of kidney failure aged 68, was the physically and vocally ebullient co-founder of the 1960s and 70s fl American group the 5th Dimension.
		The implication was that their warm harmonies sounded closer to west coast groups such as the Beach Boys and the Mamas And The Papas than to the rawer-sounding soul groups from Stax, Atlantic and Motown.
		As a student at Lincoln University, Missouri, he was choir director and placed in the top three voices in local auditions for New York's Metropolitan Opera before joining the Wings Over Jordan gospel choir and touring with Dorothy Dandridge and Nat "King" Cole, and appearing with Dandridge in the 1959 film of Porgy and Bess.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,4237867-103684,00.html (609 words)

	The Fifth Dimension (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Billy Davis, Jr., Ron Townson and Lamonte McLemore grew up together in St. Louis, Missouri, each going in separate directions in their teens; all ended up in Los Angeles with hopes of making the big time.
		Ron Townson left for a little while to sing as a solo artist, and to form Ron Townson and Wild Honey, but later returned to the group.
		Ron Townson died in his home in Las Vegas on August 2nd, 2001 at age sixty-eight.
	www.classicbands.com /Fifth.html (2847 words)

	The Fifth Dimension - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		, Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson.
		The original quintet reunited in 1990 for a tour.
		In 1998, Willie Williams replaced Townson, who died in 2001 due to kidney failure.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/5th_Dimension (407 words)

	detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Townson died Thursday of renal failure at his home in Las Vegas after a four-year battle with kidney disease, said Bobette Townson, his wife of 44 years.
		Declining health forced Townson to retire in 1997, ending a career that saw him tour with such music legends as Nat King Cole and Dorothy Dandridge.
		Townson was born in St. Louis and began singing at age 6 in school and church choirs.
	zebro.everperfect.com /blacknapkins/Detailid.asp?ID=476 (403 words)

	The 5th Dimension - Biography - AOL Music
		Lamonte McLemore, Ron Townson, and Billy Davis, Jr.
		Townson briefly left the group to try a solo career, but soon returned, as the group resigned itself to the nostalgia circuit; meanwhile, McCoo served a stint as the host of Solid Gold.
		In 1998, Willie Williams replaced Townson, who passed away in 2001 due to kidney failure.
	music.aol.com /artist/the-5th-dimension/50073/biography (799 words)

	Whitester Radio Remembers....Page 1
		Townson was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933.
		Townson said in 1970: ``I know some people accuse us of singing white, but it makes me laugh, it is based on ignorance.
		Declining health forced Townson to retire in 1997, ending a career that saw him tour with such music legends as Nat King Cole and Dorothy Dandridge.Ron Townson died on August 2, 2001 of renal failure at his home in Las Vegas after a four-year battle with kidney disease.
	members.cox.net /whitester/memorial1.html (3591 words)

	Obituaries: 8/4/01
		Ron Townson, singer in pop group The 5th Dimension
		Fernandes was charged with operating a motor vehicle after revocation of license, operating a motor vehicle after revocation of registration, attaching plates, receiving stolen property over $250, refusing to produce a license or registration and disturbing the peace.
		LAS VEGAS -- Ron Townson, the portly centerpiece singer for the Grammy-winning pop group The 5th Dimension, has died.
	www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/08-01/08-04-01/zzzddobi.htm (1956 words)

	In Hollywood with Tim Neeley
		Ron Townson, the portly centerpiece singer for the Grammy-winning pop group The 5th Dimension, died Thursday at his home in Las Vegas.
		The cause was renal failure after a four-year battle with kidney disease, said Bobette Townson, his wife of 44 years.
		Declining health had forced Townson to retire from The 5th Dimension in 1997, bringing to an end a career that saw him tour with such music legends as Nat "King" Cole and Dorothy Dandridge, appear in operas and direct choirs.
	www.lamasbeauty.com /lifestyle/september01/in_hollywood.htm (1555 words)

	CTV.ca - The 5th Dimension singer dies at age 68 - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
		LAS VEGAS - Ron Townson, the portly centrepiece singer for the Grammy-winning pop group The 5th Dimension, has died.
		Townson was born in St. Louis and began singing at age six in school and church choirs.
		Townson also appeared on TV and in films, including the 1992 movie The Mambo Kings.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/20010803/ctvnews94177/20010803?hub=CTVNewsAt11&subhub=PrintStory (393 words)

	RonTownson
		Ron Townson left for a little while to sing as a solo artist, and to form
		After completing this bio I found out that original member Ron Townson was forced to retire with declining health in 1997, ending a career that saw him tour with such music legends as Nat King Cole and Dorothy Dandridge.
		Townson died Thursday August 2, 2001 of renal failure at his home in Las Vegas after a four-year battle with kidney disease.
	www.discomuseum.com /RonTownson.html (2140 words)

	Biography: The 5th Dimension -- Book The 5th Dimension for Corporate Events, Private Parties, Fundraisers
		The three men — Billy Davis, Jr., Ron Townson and Lamonte McLemore grew up together in St. Louis, Missouri, each going in separate directions in their teens; all ended up in Los Angeles with hopes of making the big time.
		Ron Townson left for a little while to form Ron Townson and Wild Honey, but later returned to the group.
		The 5th Dimension consists of Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, Ron Townson, Greg Walker and Phyllis Battle.
	www.locoloboevents.com /cgi-bin/locolobo/displaybio.pl?008 (3698 words)

	Georgetown University/Department of Medicine - Cardiology Division (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ron Waksman, Edouard Cheneau, Robert Lew, Augusto Pichard, Lowell F. Satler, William Suddath, Laurent Leborgne, Regina Dieble, Rebecca Torguson, Maria Medina, Afework GebreEyesus, Joseph Lindsay, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.
		Ron Waksman, Laurent Leborgne, Rufus Seabron, David Hellinga, Robert Scott, Travis Moore, John Franco, Steven Rychnovsky, Pauline McEwan, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, Mirvant Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA.
		Ron Waksman, Andrew Ajani, Larry R. White, Edouard Cheneau, Augusto D. Pichard, Lowell F. Satler, Kenneth M. Kent, Regina Deible, Verne Mattox, Ellen Pinnow, Peter Iloanya, Joseph Lindsay, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.
	www.georgetown.edu /departments/medicine/cardiology/research_criwhccap.htm (1659 words)

	R-B Music Promotion Magazine: Fifth Dimension : Adult music, Free CD, promotion on the internet - FREE Music Promotion ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The three men Billy Davis, Jr., Ron Townson and Lamonte McLemore grew up together in St. Louis, Missouri, each going in separate directions in their teens; all ended up in Los Angeles with hopes of making the big time.
		She graduated from UCLA and accepted Lamonte’s offer to join the group he was forming.>br> With Billy experienced in gospel and rhythm and blues, Ron opera and Lamonte jazz, Marilyn jazz and pop, they needed another female member to complete their well-rounded vocal sound.
		The 5th Dimension (pictured) are Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, Ron Townson, Greg Walker and Phyllis Battle.
	music.ela.cc /bio_-Fifth_Dimension_-R-B.html (3196 words)

	Workin' On a Groovy Thing
		That would be the HiFis, a pop/jazz quartet that included (briefly) Ron Townson, a singing friend from St. Louis, and a 19–year–old UCLA business major named Marilyn McCoo, the daughter of two prominent physicians.
		Townson was a pop singer, too—he'd joined the Penguins after "Earth Angel," and provided the background on Ed Townsend's 1958 hit "For Your Love." Undecided about which direction he wanted to pursue, he was in and out of the HiFis several times.
		Says Ron Townson: "Rene was with a group called the Delta Rhythm Boys, that used to tour with Duke Ellington's orchestra all the time.
	www.billdeyoung.com /t5d.htm (6949 words)

	Billboard.BIZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ron Townson, centerpiece singer for the Grammy-winning pop group the 5th Dimension, died yesterday (Aug. 2) at his home in Las Vegas.
		The singer suffered renal failure as a result of a four-year battle with kidney disease, according to Bobette Townson, his wife of 44 years.
		In 1965, he and a childhood friend, LaMonte McLemore, formed a singing group called the Versatiles that, McLemore recalled yesterday, they soon renamed the 5th Dimension at the suggestion of Townson's wife.
	www.billboard.biz /bb/biz/newsroom/printable_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=988557 (347 words)

	The 5th dimension
		The three men: Billy Davis Jr., Ron Townson and Lamonte McLemore, grew up together in St. Louis, Missouri, each went in separate directions in their teens, but all ended up in Los Angeles with hopes of making the big time.
		With Billy experienced in gospel and rhythm and blues, Ron opera, Lamonte jazz and Marilyn jazz and pop, they needed another female member to complete their vocal sound.
		They are performing with symphonies, on luxury cruises and all over the world to satisfy their many fans.
	www.teaprod.com /5dimension.htm (2946 words)

	Crowdsurfer.com -- Stuff you should ...
		Death Row Records boss Marion "Suge" Knight is finally a free man. Suge was released from a federal prison in Shedidan, Oregon early on Monday and immediately flew to Los Angeles and the Death Row offices in Beverly Hills.
		Ron Townson, founding member of the 5th Dimension (ask your parents) passed away at his home in Las Vegas on 2nd August after suffering renal failure following a four-year battle with kidney disease.
		He is survived by his wife Bobette Townson and one son.
	www.crowdsurfer.com /index.php3?id=20010808152929 (303 words)

	Autogiro Rotec R2800
		Ron has his own web page so for a lot of additional information.
		The 1932 and 1944 publications by the Autogiro Company of America cite the 19th and, being silent as to the pilot, neither attributes that flight to Pitcairn.
		Brooks and Townson date that flight on the 19th, and each relates that Cierva pilot Arthur Rawson first made a test flight after the C.8W had been reassembled – a sensible procedure probably agreed upon by both parties – and in describing the first flight(s), Smith at first relates ambiguously that “.
	www.rotecradialengines.com /customers/RonsAutogiro.htm (2375 words)

	Billboard.BIZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		With her fellow 5th Dimension members Lamonte McLemore and Willie Williams joining her on the podium, Florence LaRue fought back the tears last night (Sept. 17) as the group received their Harmony Awards as inductees into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
		"We accept this on behalf of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, who were unable to attend today, and for the memory of Ron Townson," she said.
		"Ron would have been in heaven on earth, because he especially enjoyed these groups.
	www.billboard.biz /bb/biz/newsroom/printable_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1698940 (520 words)

	5th Dimension Bio Page
		Now with McCoo and Davis gone and two new members in the group, Soul Newspaper wrote a concert review after seeing them perform in 1976: "The new members are strong singers.
		The members of the group are also doing solo projects but will always perform regularly with the group.
		Willie Williams joined The 5th Dimension in 1998 replacing Ron Townson.
	www.capitolint.com /5thdimensionbio.htm (818 words)

	Celebrity Deathwatch: Ron Townson, The 5th Dimension Singer, 68 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Celebrity Deathwatch: Ron Townson, The 5th Dimension Singer, 68
		http://www.cnn.com/2001/SHOWBIZ/News/08/03/showbuzz/#4 5th Dimension's Townson dead at 68 LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Ron Townson, who gained fame as the singer for the Grammy-winning pop group The 5th Dimension, died Thursday of renal failure after a four-year battle with kidney disease, The Associated Press reports.
		The 5th Dimension was known for such 1960s hits as "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In," "Wedding Bell Blues" and "Stoned Soul Picnic." They won four Grammys in 1968 for the Jimmy Webb song "Up Up and Away." After the band split up in the 1970s, Townson formed the group Ron Townson and Wild Honey.
	slick.org /deathwatch/mailarchive/msg00326.html (205 words)

	MTV News - 5th Dimension's Ron Townson Dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ron Townson, an original member of 5th Dimension, died Thursday of renal failure at his home in Las Vegas.
		left to record as a duo in 1975, Townson and the group continued to tour with replacement members into the 1990s.
		Townson, a St. Louis native whom the news services said was 68 but other sources indicate was 60, retired from performing in 1997.
	www.mtv.com /news/articles/1445966/20010803/story.jhtml (530 words)

	News Roundup: Aug. 3 :: Hollywood.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ron Townson, the singer of pop group The 5th Dimension, died Thursday.
		Townson, 68, died at his Las Vegas home of renal failure, following a four-year battle with kidney disease.
		Madonna has cancelled Friday's sold-out show in New Jersey because she has laryngitis, Reuters reports.
	www.hollywood.com /news/detail/article/472903 (723 words)

	the T's who are dead
		He became an Episcopal priest in ’70, but went on to roles in ANGEL OF H.E.A.T. (83) and THE WARRIOR AND THE SORCERESS (84).
		RON TOWNSON (68), from St Louis, MO, was in The Hi-Fives with Florence Larue and The Versatiles with LaMonte McLemore before they formed The Fifth Dimension.
		The L.A. based group had 30 charting singles and 14 charting LPs on Soul City, Bell and ABC (’66 to ’76).
	www.psychotronicvideo.com /wow/dead/t.html (418 words)

	Fifth Dimension
		Billy Davis, Jr.,Ron Townson and Lamonte McLemore of the Fifth Dimension, grew up together in St. Louis, Missouri, each going in separate directions in their teens; all ended up in Los Angeles with hopes of making the big time.
		The 5th Dimension (pictured) are Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, Ron Townson, and Phyllis Battle.
		Early in 1998, Willie Williams joined The 5th Dimension and Greg Walker has been a member of the group since approx.
	afgen.com /fifthbio.html (1329 words)

	tvdvdreviews.com -- The 5th Dimension Travelling Sunshine Show DVD Review
		After years of appearing on other television shows, in 1971 The 5th Dimension – vocalists Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue Gordon, Billy Davis, Jr, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson – finally starred in their own: The 5th Dimension Travelling Sunshine Show.
		In a perfect example of how different television was at the start of the 1970s, the next number features Townson, a trained opera singer, performing an aria from Pagliacci.
		This is followed by McCoo’s performance of “Love's Angles and Rhymes” while roaming through a smoke filled “forest.” Warwick returns – this time wearing what appears to be a yellow birthday cake – to sing “Reach Out and Touch” in front of a simmering mobile of mirrored tabs.
	www.tvdvdreviews.com /5thsun.html (912 words)

	Barnes & Noble.com - Artist Bio
		Moving to Los Angeles, following his honorable discharge, Davis hoped to interest a record label in signing him to a solo contract.
		Instead, he joined with Ron Townson and Lamonte McLemore to form a band, the Versatiles, that soon expanded with the addition of vocalists McCoo and Florence LaRue.
		Changing their name to the Fifth Dimension, at the suggestion of producer Johnny Rivers, in 1965, the group went on to become one of the most successful acts of the late-1960s.
	music.barnesandnoble.com /search/artistbio.asp?userid=Ql6WRwgBRA&CTR=118590 (358 words)

	WhatEverHappenedTo
		Yes, Ron all this--- not to mention my frequent visits to India for study and varied interactions with scholars, members of the Parliament and the then Prime Minister, Mrs.
		She took great pleasure in working with Ron Knapp to develop the New York Conference on Asian Studies; together they chaired a major conference of that organization in the fall of 1998, when actors from the Japanese Noh Theatre performed at New Paltz for the first time.
		In the summer of 2001 she had the great pleasure of traveling to China for the first time with a group of faculty and teachers organized by Ron Knapp in celebration of the publication of his landmark study of Chinese vernacular architecture.
	www.newpaltz.edu /asianstudies/alumni/whateverhappenedto.html (7267 words)

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