Ron Stallings

Ronald Jerome Stallings (* 2. Dezember 1947 in Oakland; † 13. April 2009 in Berkeley), genannt The Reverend (lat. reverendus, deutsch: Hochwürden) war ein US-amerikanischer Musiker. Von 1994 bis zu seinem Tod war er Teil des Bläsersatzes der Band Huey Lewis & the News, wo er Saxofon spielte.[edit]

Ron Stallings, known affectionately as The Reverend for his deep tone and soulful delivery, passed away on April 13, 2009, in Berkeley, California. He had been a steady presence in the band's horn line since 1994, bringing a distinct blues-rock flavor that traced back to his early days with Mother Earth and a transformative trip to Cuba that ignited his lifelong passion for music. Despite his prominence as a saxophonist, the specific circumstances surrounding his final days remained private, and no details regarding his last public appearance were released to the press. The cause of death was never made public by his family or any medical authority, leaving the exact nature of his passing undisclosed. He is survived by his partner, his son Josh Stallings of Portland, Oregon, and two grandchildren. While tributes from peers have not been documented in the immediate aftermath, his contribution to the sound of Huey Lewis & the News remains a defining element of their era.[edit]