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Lewis Ronald McNeir was raised in Pontiac, Michigan, where exemplary sounds of "sweet soul music" were all around him. A gifted pianist, possessed of a smooth n' easy tenor, McNeir jumped into the music business when he signed with De-to Records and recorded "Sitting in My Classroom," which has gained cult status among true soul connoisseurs and today commands hundreds of dollars.

Ronnie McNeir returns with what many are calling his tour de force. His latest release, Ronnie Mac & Company is a smooth mix of sensuality, romance, spirituality and social consciousness. From the stepper’s groove of “Summertime Medley II” to the redemptive “(Personal Testimony) I Really Need Your Help Father,” McNeir covers all bases with the help of talented friends like Kirk Whalum, Theo Peoples, The Ridgeway Sisters, and Las Vegas chanteuse Kathy Lamar. He uses his musical skills as a buttery smooth tenor, songwriter, composer, musician and producer to create a heartfelt and defining moment in smooth soul.
Ronnie is held in high esteem on the international soul scene in countries like the UK, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden and beyond. During his stint with Motown Records, he was a pioneer in synth instrumentation. He has worked with Smokey Robinson, Teena Marie, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Bobby Womack, Rene and Angela, Billy Griffin and many more throughout the years, earning accolades from some of the most acclaimed names in the business. He was hand-selected by his best friend, original Four Top Renaldo “Obie” Benson, to become a member of the legendary group.

As a member of the Four Tops for the past eight years and a veteran of Las Vegas’ renowned lounge scene, Ronnie is a consummate performer who can entrance any audience with his soulful and jazzy hybrid vocals. Many of the greatest names in soul music know Ronnie McNeir… it’s time the world did too.