TOMMY RING

Tommy is a man of many talents. Music was his first love and he began honing his talent as a child. At the age of 5 he was playing piano and songwriting. By the time he turned 14 Tommy was building cars with his father, Elvin, who was an excellent mechanic and loved hot rods. The elder Ring was a WWII hero. After the war, Elvin not only played guitar but started a big band. Tommy's entire family is musically inclined, his mother Nellie, and all of his siblings play piano. 

Tommy was surrounded by cars and music from day one. 

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Tommy's daddy became a preacher early in life so playing gospel music was mandatory for Tommy but he always enjoyed playing Rock N' Roll on the side. His early jobs as a musician include playing clubs, parties and at various Holiday Inns. Tommy moved to North Hollywood in the late 70's to play music at the Palomino Club. During the 80's Tommy's list of accomplishments include writing jingles for Sound Plex Creations, writing musicals and working with youth ministries.

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In 2009 Tommy began his hot rod business, RingRods HotRod Shop, where he creates one of a kind rat rods. He began writing for Rat Rod Magazine in 2010, his popular column was known as Tommy's Toolbox. Tommy's knowledge of automobiles and his sense of humor soon led to other magazine writing jobs including Red Authority and Street Muscle. 

Tommy's 3 1/2 hour instructional DVD on Hot Rod building has sold around the world.

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In 2021Tommy decided to return to his first love, music. He released a Country Music project called, Highway 99. The CD

contains 12 songs which were all written and sung by Ring. His future plans include a Pop project and a Gospel project.
"I have written 900 songs," says Tommy, "and it's time to complete a life long bucket list of cutting these songs, over the next few years."