Podcast appearances and mentions of ralph rolle

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXRobin Roberts & Whoopi Goldberg LOVE Them!!Music & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2025 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

For today's episode, I was joined by one of my favorite drummers, Ralph Rolle! Ralph is the drummer for Chic & has played with many other of your favorite artists!Ralph spoke about his amazing career & shared fun stories from his life in the music business. Ralph also travels the world putting on his ‘Master Class' clinics spreading motivation & positivity.Ralph Rolle roll also loves to bake & spoke about his very successful cookie company, Soul Snacks! https://soulsnacks.comTo stay up to date on ALL tings Ralph Rolle, please visit: https://www.ralphrolle.com/For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXMusic & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

To celebrate we headed into the studio and reminisced in between lots of new grooves and tunes. We chat about our favourite special guests including Kathy Sledge, the late, great Charles Bradley & Ralph Rolle's infamous cook-out that featured a freshly showered Oran "Juice' Jones.New tunes from Franc Moody, Rayowa & Chad Jackson plus gigs news from AXNÉR, New Street Adventure, Dina Ögon, Róisín Murphy and New Order.For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/disco-freaks/Tune into new broadcasts of Disco Freaks, LIVE, Opposite Wednesdays from 2 - 4 PM EST / 7 - 9 PM GMT, in association with Hoxton Radio London.//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXMusic & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.” All Rights Reserved © 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

This week Bernie chats with master percussionist and entrepreneur, Ralph Rolle. In addition to playing with Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ralph has countless credits to his name that include performing with Stevie Wonder and Bette Midler, appearing on the soundtracks for Rocketman and Cats and for 12 seasons, Ralph was seen weekly on the nationally syndicated television show, ‘It's Showtime At The Apollo'. Ralph is not only a talented musician and teacher, Ralph is also the CEO of Soul Snacks Cookie Company which is sold worldwide. ralphrolle.com eatsoulsnacks.com ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠isbreakfast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ *********************************

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXMusic & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company! Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota. Ralph stepped out into the world of music because he was following his brother, who was following the lead of his mother, who brought a set of drums into the house to keep her rambunctious sons out of the streets and out of trouble. Ralph's brother Howard told him that he couldn't disturb the set-up of the drums, even though Ralph was left-handed and his brother was not. But they both listened to every kind of music, from gospel and jazz, and for Ralph, Motown's heyday of music, with the Supremes and the Miracles and the brilliance of the Temptations blew his mind and lead him on a path that took him around the world, playing on stages and in clubs that were the site of some of the greatest moments in music history. He followed him passion around the world and then followed his heart when a new dream, a new vision, rose up in him and began to change his course in life.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. He followed his grandmother in and around the kitchen while she cooked but being a smart young boy, Ralph paid attention. He watched the details of making his favorites, including rushing to lick the bowl after she mixed her famous cake and over time, he mastered baking. It soon became his happy place, but also his calling card. If he liked a girl, he didn't sing her a song or show off his drumming skills. He would bake for her. That stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. That arrangement became a business that quickly took off because one night someone from BET's YSB Magazine did a story of this musician who worked at the Apollo Theater and was also a baker. The only number he could post was his sister's pager number. She didn't think he would get too many calls to handle. They were both wrong. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.” The company has recently upgraded into a new and larger facility and is now being sold in nearly 800 Walmart stores. Soul Snacks have also satisfied customers in Japan, Europe, Africa, The West Indies, Canada, and throughout The United States.“There is no expiration date on passion and there is no Plan B!” Ralph offers, with a smile on his face, realizing that it takes a lot to maintain the business while still loving music and working on new and innovative ideas, like a history project that is becoming his newest passion. “Passion is not predicated on how much money you make. Passion is about whether you finish the thought. The completion of the task and making it happen is the truth of passion. Making it happen. You've got to learn from where you failed and get up and keep going from here.”Now, he speaks to entrepreneurs and creatives in his Master Class series and empowers them to dream and keep dreaming, even when they are already working on their gifts. “When people get in their own way, when they build their own wall, I am trying to get people to see the value in (YOU). I am always talking to people about getting out of the way. That is when they start to see the world and the possibilities of everything. I've got 24 hours in a day and this is all Plan A!” The music journey is Ralph Rolle's peace place, a creative thing that he gets to do from the seat of the drummer, on his own. As the CEO of SOUL SNACKS, Ralph gets to bring others forward, including his wife Hiromi and his community. “SOUL SNACKS is about my wife and my manager and my P.A. who believe in the work and we work collectively on the dream! SOUL SNACKS was never done alone and cannot be.”All Rights Reserved © 2023 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

Hello everyone and welcome to Drum Channel. I'm Billy Amendola and my guest today is drummer/teacher/entrepreneur Ralph Rolle.  Ralph's day job for the past seventeen years has been playing with legendary producer/artist/guitarist Nile Rodgers and Chic. For twelve years in the the mid-nineties, Rolle spent time on TV as the drummer in the house band for “Showtime at the Apollo,” with music director Ray Chew.  Ralph's performance list includes artists: Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, John Legend, India Arie, Roger Daltrey, Dolly Parton, Freddie Jackson, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, and many more.  In 1990, Rolle ran his production company “Phat Kat” recording, writing and producing major TV commercials, and in between all this, to this day, running a very successful cookie company, “Soul Snacks.“ Let's welcome one of the smoothest groove players on the planet to Drum Channel, Ralph Rolle. 

  We're (nearly) back! We've been sorting out a PLETHORA of interviews to bring you in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, here's our third compilation of favourite bits including Eddi Reader, Ren Harvieu, Manda Rin, Ralph Rolle, Anna Doble, Howard Murray, Tony Walsh, Rhodri Marsden and James Walsh. We chat about Night & Day Cafe, Soweto Gospel Choir, Manchester Collective, Kendrick Lamarr, The Lemonheads and a whole bunch more.

(Airdate 8/10/22) First as a legendary drummer, playing for the likes of Aretha Franklin and Erykah Baduand now as an entrepreneur celebrating the legacy of family - Ralph Rolle is enjoying the encore of a lifetime! HIs Soul Snacks cookies are now offered in Walmart and Kroeger stores across the country, as well as Japan, Europe, Africa, The West Indies and Canada. www.eatsoulsnacks.com

In this episode of Stop, Look & Listen we catch up with drummer extraordinaire and Soul Snacks Owner Ralph Rolle. Rolle discusses his line of cookies that was birthed by his grandmother Leola during The Harlem Renaissance to the shelves on Wal-Mart nationwide. We also talk about his experiences drumming for Aretha Franklin, Notorious B.I.G., Queen Latifah, Nile Rodgers and It's Showtime At The Apollo. FB: Soul Snacks Cookies IG: soulsnacks www.eatsoulsnacks.com

Professional Drummer Ralph Rolle discusses his early childhood, the person who inspired him to begin drumming, working with legendary music artists such as Niles Rodgers/Chic, Aretha Franklin, Bono, Sting & Erykah Badu, adapting to different musical genres, his successful cookies brand ‘Soul Snacks, plans for the future and much more… Listen to the Full Interview @ Anchor https://tinyurl.com/32d2ehhv Amazon Audible https://tinyurl.com/nhdjdb4h iHeart Radio {USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia & New Zealand} https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Author-Nigel-Beckles-70570109/ Thanks Thanks Ralph Info: Websites Personal https://www.ralphrolle.com/ Soul Snacks https://soulsnacks.com/

EP. 45 Ralph Rolle - Drummer, songwriter, entrepreneur talks about his work with the Sting, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G, Nile Rogers, Chic, Alyson Williams, Glenn Jones, and his business venture Soul Snacks Cookies.

Steve Dale speaks with Ralph Rolle, former drummer for Chic, about his transition from music to Soul Snacks. Ralph talks about his experiences with playing for Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, and dozens of others; his love for touring as he’s preparing to go back on the road; and more. Ralph now has added […]

This week the Middle Age Warriors sit down with a brilliant musician, a cookie maker, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a motivational speaker and more. Oh yes, this is only ONE guest. A beacon of positivity, Ralph Rolle! A master percussionist and entrepreneur has always marched to the beat of a different drum. He began playing professionally at the age of 18.  It is therefore no surprise that with more than three decades of professional experience within the music industry Ralph Rolle enjoys an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer. Ralph's performance list includes artists such as:  Nile Rodgers and Chic, Toshi Kubota, Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, John Legend, India Arie, Roger Daltrey, Dolly Parton, Freddie Jackson, Joss Stone, and many more.

On 4/15/22 7pm EST the No Ideas Original Podcast the crew interviews World Renowned Percussionist and Owner/Founder of Soul Snacks Cookies Ralph Rolle. In case you don't know, Ralph Rolle, master percussionist and entrepreneur has always marched to the beat of a different drum. He began playing professionally at the age of 18. It is therefore no surprise that with more than three decades of professional experience within the music industry Ralph Rolle enjoys an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer. Ralph's performance list includes artists such as: Nile Rodgers and Chic, Toshi Kubota, Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, John Legend, India Arie, Roger Daltrey, Dolly Parton, Freddie Jackson, Joss Stone, and many more. In addition to his musical prowess, Ralph Rolle is also the CEO of The Soul Snacks Cookie Company, www.eatsoulsnacks.com which is sold worldwide and at The Soul Snacks Café, www.soulsnackscafe.com. Both businesses are located in the Bronx, New York. #RalphRolle #Drummer #Percussionist #Musician #Noideasoriginalpodcast #SoulSnacksCookie #NYC #Music #artist #creator #cookies #entrepreneur #ownership #blackownedbusiness #soul #rnb #hiphop #hiphop #rap #business #blackbusiness #owner #bronxny

CNN, ABC, BET, FOXMusic & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota. Ralph stepped out into the world of music because he was following his brother, who was following the lead of his mother, who brought a set of drums into the house to keep her rambunctious sons out of the streets and out of trouble. Ralph's brother Howard told him that he couldn't disturb the set-up of the drums, even though Ralph was left-handed and his brother was not. But they both listened to every kind of music, from gospel and jazz, and for Ralph, Motown's heyday of music, with the Supremes and the Miracles and the brilliance of the Temptations blew his mind and lead him on a path that took him around the world, playing on stages and in clubs that were the site of some of the greatest moments in music history. He followed him passion around the world and then followed his heart when a new dream, a new vision, rose up in him and began to change his course in life.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. He followed his grandmother in and around the kitchen while she cooked but being a smart young boy, Ralph paid attention. He watched the details of making his favorites, including rushing to lick the bowl after she mixed her famous cake and over time, he mastered baking. It soon became his happy place, but also his calling card. If he liked a girl, he didn't sing her a song or show off his drumming skills. He would bake for her. That stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. That arrangement became a business that quickly took off because one night someone from BET's YSB Magazine did a story of this musician who worked at the Apollo Theater and was also a baker. The only number he could post was his sister's pager number. She didn't think he would get too many calls to handle. They were both wrong. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.” The company has recently upgraded into a new and larger facility and is now being sold in nearly 800 Walmart stores. Soul Snacks have also satisfied customers in Japan, Europe, Africa, The West Indies, Canada, and throughout The United States.“There is no expiration date on passion and there is no Plan B!” Ralph offers, with a smile on his face, realizing that it takes a lot to maintain the business while still loving music and working on new and innovative ideas, like a history project that is becoming his newest passion. “Passion is not predicated on how much money you make. Passion is about whether you finish the thought. The completion of the task and making it happen is the truth of passion. Making it happen. You've got to learn from where you failed and get up and keep going from here.”Now, he speaks to entrepreneurs and creatives in his Master Class series and empowers them to dream and keep dreaming, even when they are already working on their gifts. “When people get in their own way, when they build their own wall, I am trying to get people to see the value in (YOU). I am always talking to people about getting out of the way. That is when they start to see the world and the possibilities of everything. I've got 24 hours in a day and this is all Plan A!” The music journey is Ralph Rolle's peace place, a creative thing that he gets to do from the seat of the drummer, on his own. As the CEO of SOUL SNACKS, Ralph gets to bring others forward, including his wife Hiromi and his community. “SOUL SNACKS is about my wife and my manager and my P.A. who believe in the work and we work collectively on the dream! SOUL SNACKS was never done alone and cannot be.”All Rights Reserved © 2022 BuildingAbundantSuccess!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

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This week my guest is the amazing Ralph Rolle. Ralph is a musician and Founder/Celebrity Chef of The Soul Snacks. He shares his journey into music, entrepreneurship and gives some amazing advice to those out there just getting started. Thank you, Ralph!Check out The Soul Snacks - https://eatsoulsnacks.com/-Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and turn on Reminder Alerts for info on new episodes every week.Listen to the audio version of "The Inventress Podcast" on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other major podcast platforms by visiting this link: https://linktr.ee/theinventresspodcast and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen. Follow "The Inventress" on social media:https://www.facebook.com/lisa.ascolesehttps://twitter.com/lisaascolese?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BXAiWRlgzIS/?hl=enHave a new product or idea and need help? Book a consultation with Lisa Ascolese "The Inventress" and take your product from concept to fruition. Email Lisa@InventingAtoZ.com or visit www.InventingAtoZ.com

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes musician and entrepreneur Ralph Rolle to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss what it's been like to do what he loves in music and life and share it with the world.  Find our more about Soul Snacks Cookie Company here. 

    Ralph Rolle is a drumming legend - the beating heart with Chic/Nile Rodgers and for 12 years, drummer on ‘It's Showtime At The Apollo', He's worked with everyone, including Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Queen Latifah, Paul Simon and Elvis Costello. Chris and Alex caught up with Ralph just before he went on stage with Nile Rodgers and Chic at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.   

To celebrate the Big Feastival 2021, I had the honour of talking to Ralph Rolle, freelance drummer and founder of the Soul Snacks Cookie Company. Ralph will be at the feastival playing with Nile Rogers and CHIC as well as demonstrating his baking skills! We chat about money as a driver for success, seeing a project through to completion, passion for what you do, hanging up on the New York Times (oops!) and the joys of playing and watching live music. Ralph's CV includes playing with Bono, Dolly Parton, Sting, Biggie Smalls, John Legend and of course, Nile Rogers and CHIC. You can find out more about him and his work at https://www.ralphrolle.com/  Follow Ralph on Instagram @drumrolle For Cookies, head to https://eatsoulsnacks.com/    The Big Feastival runs from August 27 to 29 at Alex James' farm, Kingham @thebigfeastival

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Joining me today is a gentleman provides the groove for Chic / Nile Rodgers, Ralph Rolle. Join Ralph and myself as we chat about his career as a drummer, from his early days when he first picked up sticks, through to working with D'Angelo, John Legend, 12 seasons of the TV Show "Its showtime at the Apollo" where Ralph was the house drummer backing some of the biggest stars in the world, and of course we chat about his current gig with one of the funkiest bands on the planet, Ralph not only plays drums but also handles some of the vocals and the roll of M.C. Aside from drums we talk about his roll as CEO of the Soul Snacks Cookie Company. 

Ralph Rolle of Nile Rodgers & Chic joined us to talk about his growing up in the Bronx, getting into music, his lengthy career and starting a cookie business. Ralph spent 14 seasons as the house drummer for the legendary TV show “Showtime at the Apollo”, he was AR at Jive Records and he's performed with a list of musical greats a mile long including Sting, Bono, Biggie Smalls, Paul Simon, John Legend, Lady Gaga, among many others. On top of all that, Ralph is also and educator and CEO of an international cookie company, Soul Snacks! Hosted by Vater Drumstick Artist Dom Famularo! https://www.vater.com https://www.instagram.com/vaterdrumsticks https://www.facebook.com/vaterdrumsticks https://www.youtube.com/vaterpercussionusa https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaterdrumsticks/ RalphRolle.com EatSoulSnacks.com

Ralph Rolle might be the new hardest working man in show business. As the full-time drummer for Nile Rodgers & Chic, plus a restaurant and cookie company owner he also manages to find the time to do masterclasses around the globe among other things. “If you want to be a working drummer, you just need […] The post 583 – Ralph Rolle (Nile Rodgers & Chic) No Plan B appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

This week we had the joy of having drummer, producer, teacher and cookie entrepreneur Ralph Rolle in the studio. He gave us some rock n roll tales from his 40 year career and treated us to a surprise interview with Oran Juice Jones via the wonders of mobile technology. This might have been as surreal a place as our radio show has ever travelled to. Enjoy. There are of course some silky grooves from Freeez, Tasha Thomas and Indeep. Also some shiny, soully new tunes from Durand Jones and The Indications, Monophonics and funk legends Tower of Power. Catch Disco Freaks LIVE every Wednesday from 2 - 4 PM EST / 7 - 9 PM GMT, in association with Hoxton Radio London.For a complete track listing, visit: https://thefaceradio.com Facebook: discofreaksInstagram: @disco_freaksMixcloud: disco_freaksSpotify: Disco FreaksTwitter: @disco_freaksEmail: discofreaks@thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to episode 71 of Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is Ralph Rolle of ChicI met with Ralph at WeWork London whilst he was on a short trip from The States and he came armed with a bag of tunes containing 7 fantastic records each which have sound tracked his life to date and we go in on that journey discussing growing up in The Bronx, school and how that shaped his creative path. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, chatting about disco, culture,bands, what its like to play the perfect gig at Glastonbury and so much moreHope you enjoy this chat and if you do please subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowOff The Beat & Trackwww.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.comhttps://twitter.com/beatandtrackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/offthebeatandtrack/?hl=en See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've got the boy wonder Nick Corbin dropping by in the first hour of the show. He'll be treating us to some of his 'Corbinspirations' for his new album & playing us a few tracks live in the studio.In the second hour we've got drumming legend and all-round diamond geezer, Ralph Rolle joining us. Fresh from playing for Chic with Nile Rodgers at Rock In Rio we're looking forward to catching up with everything he's had going on since we last met. He's in town for Masterclass with Ralph Rolle, drummer with Nile Rodgers And Chic this Sunday.Catch Disco Freaks LIVE every Wednesday from 2-4PM EST / 7-9PM GMT, in association with Hoxton Radio London.Instagram: @disco_freaksTwitter: @disco_freaksFacebook: discofreaksMixcloud: disco_freaksEmail: discofreaks@thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode hosts Matt Williams and Lucy Macieira sit down with Ralph Rolle, best known as the drummer with Nile Rodgers Chic, but who has also had an incredibly interesting life – from being the in-house drummer for New York's legendary Apollo Theatre to running his production company Phat Kat. Ralph has worked with everyone from Bono, Bette Midler, Roger Daltrey, Lady Gaga, Biggie Smalls, Aretha Franklin, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, John Legend, Paul Simon and India Arie. Recently Ralph has been at Abbey Road with Nile working on Grammy and Brit award winner Dua Lipa's second album. In our emerging artist feature, we showcase TYE alumni singer/songwriter YASMINE JANE with her latest single "Come A Little Closer" (https://www.instagram.com/yasminjanemusic/) Theme music composed by Christopher Blacksmith (www.instagram.com/blksmithmusic) Producer: Callum Watts

The original voice of Siri, Susan C. Bennett is the announcer for Jones.Show. As a popular voice-over artist and singer, Bennett has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald's, Macy's, Goodyear, Papa John's, Fisher Price and more. In addition to being a very popular public speaker, Susan is the voice of Delta Air Lines gates worldwide as well as numerous GPS and phone systems. Susan has appeared on nationally televised programs “The Mariah Carey Merriest Christmas Special,” “The Queen Latifah Show,” CNN, “Showbiz Tonight,” “The Jack & Triumph Show,” the new “To Tell the Truth,” and she read the Top Ten list for David Letterman! On this Episode: How Susan became the original voice of Siri and what happens when Susan interacts with Siri. (It doesn’t always go well for Susan either!) Randy recently received an email from “Barbie” and is personal friends with “Donald Duck.” A special shout out to Thomas Youngblood from Kamelot for permission for our theme song, “Center of the Universe.” Lots of love for Nile Rodgers of Chic and drummer Ralph Rolle. Susan wants Jones.Show to do an episode on recycling. Susan wants Randy to get Pat Benatar to be a guest the podcast. Special shout out to G.W. Bailey and Sunshine Kids. More on Sara Evans and Sisters challenging RKJ and Sisters to a Sing-Off. Someone needs to help Randy and Susan get in touch with Robert Redford because Susan named her cat after him. Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

Bronx-native Ralph Rolle has enjoyed an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer, vocalist and producer. The current drummer for Nile Rodgers and Chic, Ralph’s collaborators have included: Sting, Bono, Bette Midler, Roger Daltrey, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Paul Simon and many more. For 14 seasons, he was the Drummer for NBC's “It's Showtime at The Apollo" and served as the musical director for “The Caroline Rhea Show.” No stranger to dishin’ out a good groove, Ralph has been able to successfully transfer his creativity behind drums and cymbals to the context of mixing bowls and baking pans, by establishing the New York base Soul Snacks Cookie Company. Closest to his heart is a desire to motivate and inspire others to pursue and live their dreams. ON THIS EPISODE: Fate stepped in to make this meeting happen. Randy and Ralph both appreciate those who play well with others—in more ways than one. Ralph’s mother, Rose Lee Rolle, taught him: “you are judged by the company you keep.” Ralph explains his view of passion, power, placement, performance and purity. Shout outs to Aretha Franklin, Ringo Starr, Jennifer Lopez, Nile Rodgers, Gandhi, Einstein, Vanessa Williams, Miss Helen Williams, Del Shores and Caroline Rhea. Randy is rendered almost speechless—that is RARE! #NatureNurtureMama #JLoCookieEmergency Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @ralphrolle Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @drumrolle www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com www.RalphRolle.com www.SoulSnacksNYC.com Bonus URL: Joe Hardy, drummer with no legs: http://www.candomusos.com/profile-joe-hardy.php

Ralph Rolle is the current and long standing drummer for Nile Rodgers and Chic. He has worked with legendary artists such as Lady Gaga, Elvis Costello, Al Green, Sting, Slash, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, and Lauryn Hill to name a few.   We discuss his cookie company The Soul Snacks Cookie Company, how he landed the Chic gig (which spans a thirty year time frame), a great story about how Ralph became endorsed with Yamaha through an encounter with the great Steve Gadd, and his experiences as the house drummer for the Apollo Theatre that spanned nearly two decades. We round off the interview with a heartfelt story about the NY Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps and the corps director, Carmelo Saez.   Ralph's Socials   Instagram | Facebook | Website   DrumGAB's Socials   Instagram | Facebook | Website

The Reach Up Disco Wonderland show with DJs Andy Smith, Chrissy Kybosh & Nick Halkes including tracks by Lace, Cheryl Lynn, Stone and Ralph Rolle from Chic in conversation Logg - I Know You WillLace - Can't Play AroundTomiko Jones - Let It FlowBill Withers - Same Love (Re edit)Crown Heights Affair - Dance Lady DanceNorman Connors - Stella (Joey Negro mix)Locksmith - Far BeyondInner Life - Caught UpThe Whispers - This Kind Of Lovin'The Real Thing - Boogie Down (Get Funky Now)Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real (M & M mix)Neddy Smith - Give It UpT Connection - Do What You Wanna Do(RALPH ROLLE INTERVIEW)Chic - I Want Your Love (Todd Terje re edit)Jimmy Young - Times Are TightSunfire - Shake Your BodyNew Jersey Connection - Love Don't Come EasyBell & James - Livin It Up (Friday Night)Lovebirds - DontwantchabackStone - Time

Ralph Rolle is the drummer with Nile Rodger’s Chic. I met him in the Central Hotel in Dublin for a chat last September when he was over to perform and do a cooking demonstration at the Electric Picnic music festival because not only is Ralph a drummer, he is also a cook. He is a […] La entrada Episode 61 – Ralph Rolle se publicó primero en Headstuff.