Ron David Oberman

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Ron Oberman Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Ron David Oberman
Start: 2019-12-14T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Walton's Mid Sparks Event Center

Ron David Oberman

Sparks - The world of rock music has now lost a true A& R legend with the passing of Ron Oberman, November 21, 2019.

Born August 28, 1943, Ron's prestigious career began in the Rockin' Sixties and continued for decades. He was known for discovering artists long before his peers, having almost a sixth sense about who would become the next legends of rock.

He helped to develop and greatly further the careers if international artists such as DAVID BOWIE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, THE BANGLES, TOAD THE WET SPROCKET, WARRANT, WILDERNESS ROAD, MARTIKA and more. Furthermore, he also worked directly with rock royalty such as THE BEATLES, MICK JAGGER and many many others.

He was born in a very modest Jewish home in Maryland. Music was in his blood from the beginning - he fell asleep listening to his little transistor radio almost every night. He began his career at The Evening Star Newspaper in Washington DC with his popular weekly column called Teen to Teen. He then moved up to Mercury Records A&R department where he developed and introduced an unknown artist to America…

That artist was DAVID BOWIE.

Columbia Records immediately recognized Ron's talent and signed him to head their A&R department. One of the artists there was about to be dropped from the label but Ron had been his publicist and believed in him so much that he fought to keep the artist there.

That artist was BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and due to Ron's insistence "Born In The USA" was born.

Ron stayed with Columbia records for 25 years. He then moved up to become the head MCA Records A&R Department where - among many others - he discovered and signed THE BANGLES.

Besides his incredible musical talent, Ron was known to all as a wonderful and fun friend. He had an infectious smile that immediately made people feel that they had known him all their lives - and a truly great sense of humor.

He also told people that he was the luckiest guy in the world after he met and married "the love of my life", recording artist Amber DiLena. In an industry and time when marriages are infamous for lasting merely a few months or years, their love and devotion to each other lasted literally "til death do us part".

Amber faithfully and lovingly has remained by Ron's side taking care of him until his passing at the age of 76 from the devastating disease of FTD (Frontal Temporal Degeneration).

Ron passed peacefully in Amber's arms in their home in Spanish Springs, NV.

RIP Ron Oberman and enjoy the eternal rock sessions we all know you're now part of - "in the light!"

Ron's "Celebration of Life" is scheduled for 12:00 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Walton's Mid Sparks Event Center, 1745 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, NV. Please bring your stories & memories of Ron. Lunch will be served afterwards.

Amber requests that you wear any color but black, as this is a "Celebration" of Ron's life and love.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Ron to help fund research to find a cause and a cure for this horrific disease of Frontal Temporal Degeneration (FTD). Donations can be made online or mailed to:

AFTD, Radnor Station Building 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087,www.aftd.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Dec. 4 to Dec. 8, 2019.

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Amber Dilena Oberman

February 13, 2022

Ron , was the best human being I have ever met in my life.. I was so lucky to have been his wife for 24 perfect years..never an unkind word, a beautiful heart, and when his heart stopped beating, I was holding him, singing to him, I only wish we could have gone at the same time, I´m lost without him, I will never be the same, I love you Ron.

Doug Steckler

March 13, 2020

Ron is missed by all who were fortunate to even once merge into his orbit. A naturally generous spirit, Ron always put others first and brought the best out of any new acquaintence, genuinely believing the best in them instantly. He is likely the only person I ever knew who was completely without prejudice. Never, not once, did I hear a single negative nor discouraging word said, nor writ of this beautiful man; unusual in any arena, but unique in the music industry. Brilliantly smart about music and music in the market, perhaps his greatest gift was his keen intuitive sense. When he knew he was onto something new and was certain of his take on it, Ronnie would fight like a terrier to make sure this something new got full exposure. There was no one like Ronnie. There never will be. See you in Heaven, old pal.

a loved one

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Ron Roy

December 9, 2019

Ron was an amazing person.

He was not only incredibly talented and successful - but was also a good friend with a great sense of humor.

Quite simply, Ron Oberman was truly one of the "good guys".

When someone as special as him passes, I always try to remember "Never shed tears for those who gave more to life than they took away"...

And Ron certainly gave the world ... and the world of music ... much much more than almost anyone.

As hard as it is to lose a friend, it warms my heart to know he's finally at peace.

Ron, you'll never be forgotten - and always be missed.

Michael Oberman

December 5, 2019

I will miss my brother Ron and his soft spoken kindness. Though we hadn't lived in the same city since 1967, we shared not just a blood bond, but also the love of writing, music and fond memories of growing up in Silver Spring, MD. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

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