Stranglehold was formed May of 2009 By:
Ronnie Hughes (Guitar-Lead vocals),
Larry Pennepacker (Bass-backup vocals),
Frankie Garisto (Drums).
STRANGLEHOLD is a Very High Energy Band and as close as you can get to a Ted Nugent concert. "Next to Ted himself".
Ronnie Has the Look The Sound and the Guitar Licks of the Legend Ted Nugent.
Ronnie has been playing Ted songs since they have been out.and play's them on a 1968 Gibson Byrdland Hollowbody (the same guitar Ted plays) and also plays a Zebra stripped
PRS guitar like Teds.
Ronnie has been in many bands over the years. most recently he played 5 years with
Eric Moore & The Godz.playing shows in Europe, the Hells Angels 50th Anniversary in Oakland Ca,
the South Texas Rock fest in San. Antonio TX. and Many more...
also he played a short stint with Marq Torien (Bullet Boys)
and Freddie Salem's Gunslinger's (the Outlaws)
Frankie was also over a 5 year member of the Godz doing those same shows as Ronnie.
one of the most powerful and visual drummers you will ever see.
Frankie also played with: Janie Lane (Warrant),
Animal w/ Chris Holmes- Randy Piper (Wasp)
Freddie Salem's Gunslingers (the Outlaws)
Larry Pennepacker has played in many bands over the years.
and many w/ Ronnie.
even when Ronnie relocated to the west coast.Larry came out 2 different times and backed him up.
He is Ronnie's favorite Bass player and back up vocalist for the Job.
History says it all !
Larry has a reputation for being able to fill in with any band.and hold down the Bottom end.
Perfect choice for this band!