The Riot Squad was assembled by Ron around 1964. Larry Page was their manager as well as manager of The Kinks. Page also claimed credit for songwriting he did not actually do.

The Riot Squad was a hard-playing rhythm 'n' blues based band that went through several lineups, leaving behind fourteen songs and half as many singles.

The original members included Ron as second guitarist and lead vocalist & songwriter, Graham Bonney as lead guitarist, Mark Stevens on organ with Mitch Mitchell playing percussion (Ron gave Mitvchell his first break) and Mike Martin (formerly from The Walkers with Ron) on bass.

There was a bit of dissention in the ranks instigated by Mitchell regarding the musical direction of the band. Mike was first to leave, followed by Ron, which vaulted Bonney into the lead singers position. Mitchell jumped ship to Georgie Fame's Blue Flames in 1966, before joining Jimi Hendrix.

In spite of their differences, these guys could play.

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