Richard Barone

Richard Barone is a recording artist, performer, producer, and author based in New York City. He began his career at a young age as "The Littlest DJ" on radio and later became the frontman of indie-pop icons The Bongos. Throughout his career, Barone has collaborated with artists from various musical genres including Lou Reed, Moby, Liza Minnelli, Tiny Tim, and Pete Seeger. He has produced numerous studio recordings and served as a musical and theatrical director for shows at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. In addition to his music career, Barone has also written a memoir titled FRONTMAN: Surviving the Rock Star Myth which was published by Hal Leonard Books.