We are sad to report that Capitol records industry veteran Ronnie Johnson passed away yesterday from a heart attack. Johnson and his mother, the legendary Irene Ware have always been big supporters of The Industry dot Biz. We are very sad to hear the tragic news. Ronnie was one of the most down to earth sincerest people I’ve ever met in the industry and I just spoke with him before the holiday break about acts and projects he had coming in 08. He will be greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family. Here is a recent picture of Ronnie accepting an award with Capitol Record’s MIMS…
Capitol Records RIAA platinum-certified artist MIMS is presented with a special award from Virgin Mobile USA for being the 50-millionth ringtone downloaded by Virgin Mobile customers. Pictured left to right: Ronnie Johnson, Executive Vice President of Capitol Music Group; Anthony Montenegro, Virgin Mobile USA Music & Ringtones Product Manager; MIMS , Lee Trink, President of Capitol Music Group and Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President of Sales, Capitol Music Group. Virgin Mobile USA provides wireless service without annual contracts and has more than 4.6 million customers.
Ronnie Johnson was not only a hard working executive he was the absolute NICEST guy in this industry and he is already missed! It hurts even harder when we keep losing the good ones! The man just finished a marathon…RIP Ronnie!
Ronnie Johnson was a true nice Guy…In this business it’s very hard to find someone who tells you the truth. He really cared about people..
See you in heaven Ronnie….
God Bless
What a sad day for the loss of our friend Ronnie Johnson, he will truely be missed by many, not only by the people in the music industry in Georgia but by his friends, teamates and classmates in Mobile,AL. We will share a very special prayer for Mrs Irene and Darryl and please know that our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherry Wicks
I was trying to get a meeting with Ronnie for the new year to see if I could be apart of his team at Virgin.I heard so many nice things about him….The industry will miss him and also a nice person…Peace my man!…RIP..I wish I could have met you Face to Face.
Ronnie Johnson was one in a million. We had big plans for pushing an independent project that I am working on with Steve and Capitol Records. Ronnie’s spirit was so warm and positive and he made you feel comfortable in his presence. We love you man, and will miss you dearly! My heart and my pain goes out to his family…
twheels