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ABOUT THE FOUNDERS Ron & Jean Amodea Ron’s reputation as a guitarist, bassist and vocalist is well known from New York to Hollywood. He worked with virtually every top recording star and performed on more than 500 records and jingles.
The most notable records include : “Remember Then” by The Earls, " I Believe In Music” by Mac Davis, and “Since I Fell For You” by Lenny Welch.
Jingles included: Pan Am’s “makes the going great,” Benson & Hedges' “a silly millimeter longer,” Clairol’s “she lets her hair down,” and Mc Cleans Toothpaste.
As a record producer and performer, Ron achieved million selling record status with three hits: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” with The Tokens, and “Candida” and “Knock Three Times” with Tony Orlando & Dawn.
Later in Ron’s career, TV & Motion Picture credits were added to his accomplishments. Among them, on the big screen, were: “Jade,” “Mortal Thoughts,” and "Sabrina."
On Television, Ron was been a regular with the Bobby Rosengarden Tonight Show Orchestra, which was featured on Jerry Lewis’ MDA Telethon every Labor Day.
In New York City, Ron achieved recognition as one of the top guitarists and was an in-demand bandleader.
He performed with Sinatra to Ray Charles to Bruce Springsteen and has appeared at the most exclusive venues from The Waldorf Astoria, 21 , The Pierre Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels to Lincoln Center.
With the worldwide acclaimed Peter Duchin Orchestra, he has performed for audiences such as international royalty, heads of state and US Presidents at inaugural balls, in Washington, D.C.
Jean, a vocalist, songwriter and recording artist, has appeared in venues from Broadway theater to corporate and private functions in the New York and Florida area. Jean also achieved a Masters Degree in Educational Administration/Supervision, was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She also served as a school principal in New Jersey.
As her passion for learning transferred to a hunger and thirst for learning about the roots of the faith, Jean made two trips to Israel in the 80's seeking "to know" (Yadah) her Creator in a deeper way. She then joined Ron composing, recording and performing their music throughout New Jersey and New York.
Jean & Ron have co-produced and recorded ten CD’s to date in a wide variety of musical styles from jazz, pop, standards, international favorites in several languages to Messianic music. Ron and Jean continue to share a passion for music composition and public performance.
"Candida" & " Knock Three Times." 1970
Ron, pictured left, as a member of The Tokens, recorded the hit record, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" 1968
Jerusalem Rivers Performance Groups 1981-1996
Former band members include: Bill Crandal, Casandra Barnes, Leon Butts, Rev. Carl Dixon , Rev. Antonios Thigpen, John Soto, Michael Manishor, Michael Hyman . Crandal wrote and recorded hit records "Short Shorts" by the Royal Teens and "Lies" by the Knickerbockers.
Ron pictured left, with his four RIAA Certified Gold Records. Listen below to hear hear Ron performing his hits of the 70s and 80s. Ron's Hits Medley |
Jerusalem Rivers Discography:
1984 – Y’shua Is The Light of The World
1989 – Apocalyptic Horsemen
1993 – The Lord Is One
1997 – I Believe, Lenny Welch
1998 – The Morning After
2002 – AMMI
2003 – Apocalyptic Horsemen – re-release
2004 – All Yisrael Dance! vol. 1
2005 – Worship YHWH vol.1
2004 – Midnight Prayer
2009 – Shabbat Guitar, Worship YHWH Vol. 2
2009 – One Way, Yahuweh
Ron,
pictured right, as a member of the original
group, Tony Orlando & Dawn, with whom he recorded two million selling,
hit records: 
