Ron Keel is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for fronting the heavy metal band Keel and the hard rock band Steeler. Nicknamed “The Metal Cowboy,” he has built a career spanning hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, and Southern rock. His breakthrough album, The Right to Rock, was produced by KISS bassist Gene Simmons and helped establish his reputation in the 1980s rock scene. He has also performed with the Ron Keel Band and pursued a country music career under the name Ronnie Lee Keel. In addition to music, he is a radio host, podcast host, actor, and founder of RFK Media.