Ronnie Self
Ronnie Self (July 5, 1938 – August 28, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter and performer best known for his 1957 single “Bop-A-Lena,” which appeared on the Billboard charts in the United States and Australia. Self was known for his energetic performance style and aggressive vocal delivery, combining elements of country music, rockabilly, and rock 'n' roll, which earned him the nickname “Mr. Frantic.” Although he had limited commercial success as a performer, he worked extensively as a songwriter for other artists, including through his association with Decca Records. His recordings and songwriting have been retrospectively cited as an influence on later developments in garage rock and proto-punk, due to their raw sound and intensity.
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