Ronald Koal & The Trillionaires "I Don't Wanna Die A Virgin" (1981)

[MrFatboy361]

The Bass Plyer is my cousin Mike V.

[ddmcgee241]

Ron was my neighbor and friend in Victorian Village during the Trillionaires days. I think of him often and watch these videos now with misty eyes and a smile.

-David R. Dolick

[TCMAO0]

Rock Music is death... Live!!! youtube.com/watch?v=ChFyB2_XF5­w

[peacesmileshugs]

It must have been Mr. Brown's where Frank was because I met Frank's guitar player Ike Willis that night at Crazy Mamas and we spent all night partying and purposely avoiding FZ who was quite strict about how much the band was allowed to party!!

I always enjoyed Ronald Koal & his Trilionaires. Ronald was a reallly nice guy to hang around with as well.

[otterinwater]

I believe it was indeed Mr. Brown's that Frank came to, but I actually don't remember the venue. I was playing keyboards with the band at that time, a Vox Continental. Frank called Ron over to his table at a break and asked him what he was doing in Columbus, told us to go to NYC, and gave us the name and telephone of his publicist there. When we called, she said, "Oh, no, Frank didn't do this to me again...?!" I left the band shortly thereafter to tour in Europe.

[maxxcd101]

Ron left the town a poorer place. I miss him.

Zappa wasn't at Mr. Browns. He did come to Crazy Mama's... sat by me... not Trillionaire related as far as I know.

Where the hell is Julie M? She blew the door off my oven making a pizza.

You can still catch Todd with The Randys around Columbus... they kick ass.

[pnb1130]

They used to close with a cover of Buddy Holly's "Oh Boy!". I can still remember every note. Matt's playing is amazingly subtle and melodic, perfect counterpoint to the histrionics going on around him. RIP, Ronnie.

[larkstoungeinaspic]

Wow, I cant beleive I found this. In 81 I was a student at The Recording Workshop in Massieville. This was one of the bands we recorded a demo for. Anyone have "Stoney Knows How?" I lost all my tapes from the workshop in a flood in 1985. There were some great bands that passed through, but this was the most memorble.

[mmonkey]

@larkstoungeinaspic My story is similar: Susan & I were dating in '80 south of OSU & we enjoyed seeing them whenever they played. Then I attended The Recording Workshop before moving to SF to begin a 20 year career. I will never part with the 4 song EP that includes "Stoney Knows How"

[larkstoungeinaspic]

@mmonkey You were at the workshop in 81? I attended spring session. If you were there you may remember the lecture lecture "Where did I come from?" presented by Art Linkletter.

[blinkie7]

@mmonkey I was at a party in SF and spoke with Ed Hardy. He has the EP!

[michellelynn1980]

I don't believe committed suicide. I knew him too well.

[animalliberation0961]

Once, when I was at the VICES video debut at Studio 35, where they played with the Trillionaires, Pete Linzell was so cool and kind to me. Pete, if you see this, hope you are doing well.

I'm still hoping Barb Lomano will find and put our video on Youtube. She was so incredibly original and beautiful, she certainly deserves the recognition. She was every bit as brilliant as R.K., only in girl.

Much love to all,

Karmah

[Arthrophycus]

We saw also saw them at a little bar in Columbus called Mr. Browns. Our waitress came over to our table and told us to check out the bar. Standing there with his body guard was Frank Zappa who was in town for his own show. The rumor was that he asked Koal to sing on an album.

[Arthrophycus]

Believe it or not, these guys actually warmed up for U2 when they played the Agora in Columbus in the early 80's.

[manjothegreat]

This was such an interesting band. Rockabilly, rock, jazz, and glam. Very cool. Thanks for posting this!