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Rick

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About Me

Somehow my biog got deleted.....hard to roll all what I had off the top of me head again.....more to follow...Best way of finding out more is to click on some friends & having a nose around if you so fancy.
Half English - Half Italian, born in Wales, eldest son, 3rd child of 7, mongrel of the world...Musical swiss army knife....A man of many hats......brother, lover, uncle, mate, team-mate, was even a foster dad for 5 years and very proud how we pulled through..... Isle of Wight Sunday league Football champion 4 times on the trot! Big up Ryde FC.
A big bacios for my Italian family...Eternal thanks for your support after Mum passed suddenly, thanks for showing us love when we needed it most.
Big love to my parents & friends who are no longer with us...Hope you hear the singing wherever you are. I also got some incredible friends, you know who you are.
Refuse to be pigeon-holed!
"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Currently performing in The CHANCERS, The Apple Beatles club, The Soul Lounge, The Gypsy Ladyland Experience amongst just playin music. You can check all the links below in my top friends if you have the time and inclination. Also been working a few music initiatives locally. Ryde theatre, Liquid Lounge(Development Suite) & Cellar(Happy Feet Productions), creating more chances, hope and co-ordination for local music. Mainly voluntary.
Now concentrating on refining all this effort into one studio & office roof.
I'd like if possible, to be happily singing with my family as a 70 year old viber. Any dark force interfering with that plan can.....commence with a full lazerbeam confrontaion of jedi!
Update.... Highlights in music include....
Completing college through adversity. Cheers Ellie, Tom, Gary, and Adam.
Recording in The Bee's studio & getting mixed by Andy Gray.
Singing with soul sensation Jhelisa Anderson and her fine session band. A young dream come true.
Teaching with Chris Phillips & Rupert Brown at the IW college..percussion & Vocal workshop felt vibey like the Africa centre!! An enriching experience.
Singing jazz in the latin quarters of Paris with George Benson & James Brown trumpeteer Joey Morant! Cheers dude....wish i could have stayed on longer.
Cutting first ever vinyl & some radio 1 airplay with a less said the better garage track recorded in Mr. Timmi Magicks studio. It may be well known in Greece...All experience.
Touring the big ol CalifornIA with The Wayward Sons...Thank you forever John Wroath, Duncan Jones & Bob Brace
Of course the first bands I was in...Freefall & Utopia....Muchio love & respect to my musical brothers.
Recording in Bob Marley's basement (Fallout Shelter) studio at Island Records. 2 weeks of heaven but sadly no I in team. An exercise in human nature and record deals.
Sound Engineering on the Ocean waves. Sun, pay and serious responsibility.
Creating and co-founding Island record label 'A Town Full of Fonzies' with Mr. Little. Been great seeing bands further career options and the island music options develop further.
Sitting having dinner with the real JB's band...thanks Mr.Dwyer...legend.
Creating the studio from which more good things can happen. Freedom is choice!
Performing at The Bestival & The Isle of Wight Festival...Nice.
Supporting the wonderful Roy Ayers & his incredible Ubiquity band. Blessed by his love of music.
Getting Soul 2 Soul to play Ryde theatre....what a day!
Shaking hands and having a chat with the mighty Beastie Boys. Cheers Asa.
Sitting in the Cavern having a beer and being in a magical 3-part harmony....muchio more experiences ahead!
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." -- Hunter Thompson

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Real Vibers but I'm a busy mofo!

A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE YOU MUST CHECK HIS LIFE INSPIRING STORY. A true inspirationDO ASA A FAVOUR AND VISIT http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THIS_IS_ASA AND ADD HIM AS YOUR FRIEND.PEACE & LOVE..

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My Blog

Golden Tonsils Boyo from the valleys...Winner!


Posted by on Sun, 10 May 2009 15:47:00 GMT

Sunny Days


Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 17:27:00 GMT

James Brown teaching some Dance. Dig it!


Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 06:34:00 GMT

SOundcheck song


Posted by on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:48:00 GMT

Conspiracy-tastic!

ZEITGEISTHeres a link to the full film if ya got a couple of hours.http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=78604845368617 6230 ..
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:32:00 GMT

Sly Stone on Mike Douglas

This is my soul talking. A truly free creative.
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:40:00 GMT

Sly Stone 08 interview - Hip-Pop!


Posted by on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:58:00 GMT

Watchin Stevie Wonder at the O2....wow! A musical God to me.

11th Sept 08 - Sweet memories..i was at London o2 one but heres the vibe from the 3 venues in UK. Another dream come true.My footage of Don't You Worry Bout A Thing, forgive singing along..tryin to ke...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:51:00 GMT

Rick’s gigging missions, Isle of Wight Festival etc

Isle of Wight FestivalThurs 8pm Hipshaker Tent (Main Stage thurs) The Apple Beatles. Got my Viola bass out in action. ;O)Fri 8pm Hipshaker Tent - The Chancers on my blonde Fender Precision. ;o)+ Speci...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:06:00 GMT

The Chancers are back......08 Great!

Man I gotta say humble thanks for the mass assistance and support for last nights gig. Personally I had my most vibin Chancer experience yet...Tim Parkin - man you were on it...Finest trumpet playing ...
Posted by on Sun, 18 May 2008 05:04:00 GMT