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Ron Holden, born Rolan Webster Holden on August 7, 1939, in Seattle, Washington, was an American pop and rhythm and blues singer. He gained recognition through appearances on various television shows, including The Lloyd Thaxton Show, Mike Douglas Show, American Bandstand, and The Dick Clark Show. Ron performed at the Apollo Theater alongside notable artists such as Jackie Wilson, the Crests, and Redd Foxx. He was particularly known for his USO tour stops with Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, and Connie Francis. Between 1958 and 1965, Ron Holden toured with a variety of influential musicians, including Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, James Brown, Brook Benton, Etta James, Cleve Duncan & the Penguins, Rosie and the Originals, the 5 Royales, the Coasters, Freddy Cannon, the Crests, Marvin & Johnny, Don and Dewey, Big Joe Turner, Marv Johnson, Mickey & Sylvia, Harvey Fuqua & the Moonglows, Jimmy Clanton, the Olympics, Donnie Brooks, and Bill Haley. He passed away on January 22, 1997, in Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico.

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