Ron Dante is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist for the fictional band The Archies. His musical style is predominantly pop, with strong influences from bubblegum pop and rock. Dante's most significant contribution to music history is arguably his hit single "Sugar, Sugar", released in 1969, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later, he served as a producer for Barry Manilow, further establishing his influence in the music industry.