Dr. Ring-Ding
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| Birth name | Richard Alexander Jung |
| Born | June 2, 1970 |
| Origin | Münster, Germany |
| Genre(s) | Reggae, ska, dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Trombonist |
| Instrument(s) | Trombone |
| Years active | 1989 - present |
| Label(s) | Pork Pie Records
Grover Records |
| Associated acts | El Bosso Und Die Ping Pongs |
| Website | www.ringding.de |
Dr. Ring-Ding, real-life name Richard Alexander Jung, (born June 2, 1970 in Münster) is a German reggae, ska and dancehall artist.
First, he performed by the name Prof. Richie Senior as the trombonist in the band El Bosso & die Ping-Pongs. At Christmas 1992, he founded the band Dr. Ring-Ding & the Senior Allstars which dissolved in October 2002. Dr. Ring-Ding was considered to have an excellent mastery of the Jamaica singing style, toasting.
Dr. Ring-Ding is known for major ska and reggae collaborations with well-known artists, including Lord Tanamo, Doreen Schaffer, Vic Ruggiero, and others. Dr. Ring-Ding also earned acclaim with a cover of Johnny Cash's song "Ring of Fire," played with the crossover band H-Blockx which reached # 13 in the German charts.
Today he is a presenter for WDR 5 and plays as a soloist for various bands including Kingston Kitchen. He also performs with El Bosso Und Die Ping Pongs at various shows in Germany.
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