Ronnie Self

Ronnie Self (July 5, 1938 – August 28, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter known for the rockabilly song "Bop-A-Lena" and his energetic live performances and aggressive vocals, which earned him the nickname Mr. Frantic. Released as a single on Columbia Records in January 1958, it appeared on Billboard charts in the United States and Australia. Limited in commercial success as a performer, Self had significant success as a songwriter across multiple genres in the 1960s and 1970s.