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Ronnie Younkins - Age, Family, Bio

Author

Matthew Barrera

Updated on February 08, 2026

American guitarist who gained fame as a founding member of the hard rock band Kix. He has also played in the rock band The Blues Vultures. 

Before Fame

As a child, he earned the nickname 10/10 because he was known for setting the volume on his guitar amp as high as it could go.

Trivia

His band Kix had its biggest hit with the 1988 power ballad "Don't Close Your Eyes," which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Family Life

He is from Frederick, Maryland.

Associated With

He has performed alongside Brian Forsythe in Kix.