| Dr. Ring-Ding | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Alexander Jung |
| Born | 2 June 1970 |
| Origin | Münster, Germany |
| Genres | Reggae, ska, dancehall |
| Occupations | Singer Trombonist |
| Instruments | Trombone |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels |
Pork Pie Records Grover Records |
| Associated acts | El Bosso Und Die Ping Pongs |
| Website | www.ringding.de |
Richard Alexander Jung better known by his stage name Dr. Ring-Ding is a German reggae, ska and dancehall artist.
Ring-Ding first performed by the name of Prof. Richie Senior as the trombonist in the German ska band, El Bosso Und Die Ping Pongs.[1] During Christmas in 1992, he founded the band Dr. Ring Ding & The Senior Allstars, which dissolved in October 2002. Ring-Ding utilised the Jamaica singing style, toasting, by mixing reggae, dancehall and authentic ska beats.
Ring-Ding is known for his ska and reggae collaborations with artists including Lord Tanamo and King Django. He has also performed with The Skatalites and The Toasters. Ring-Ding also earned acclaim with a cover of the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire" which he recorded with H-Blockx. The single reached # 13 in the German charts.
Today, he is a presenter for WDR 5 and plays as a soloist for various outfits including Kingston Kitchen and The Sharp Axe Band. He also performs with El Bosso Und Die Ping Pongs at various shows in Germany.
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His song "Doctor's Darling" got its highest chart position, 23, in May 2003.[2] Despite Dr. Ring-Ding being white, the song was included in the German black charts. [2]
Dr Ring Ding & The Senior Allstars album discography :