Ronnie Mc Intosh was born on Charlotte Street (opposite the Port-of-Spain hospital). Then, he moved to Cocorite and Petit Valley. He attended Richmond Street Boys' RC, Nelson Street and SE Secondary Schools. He was born to a musically gifted father, Prof Arthur De Coteau, who arranged music for the late Aldwyn Roberts. He often accompanied him to Kalypso Revue where he played percussion instruments like congas and cow bells. Later on, Mc Intosh worked at tents including Victory Tent, Kingdom of the Wizards, Masters' Den and Spektakula.
Musical hits
Mc Intosh never envisioned the masses would be chanting Ronnie. "I came from behind to the front of the bands. Some of the musicians I knew are still there." When Mc Intosh hit the stage, the masses savoured his gems including the maiden piece As Long As Ah Get It Ah Happy (1988), Donkey (1993) and How It Go Look (1989). This time, he's representing T&T culturally. Before, he had flown the red, white and black at hockey tournaments.
"I represented T&T on the national level playing hockey...Pan Am Games. I still have my medal from the CAC Games. I was able to travel to Peru and Colombia." Coupled with his God-given talents and business acumen, he lauded the contribution of family members, especially spouse Caroline. Mc Intosh said: "Your partner has a lot to do with your success." Now he's gone pell mell into the masquerade, Mc Intosh said: "There's no feeling like when the masqueraders send you "Thank You' cards before you get a chance to do so."
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