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Rick

Rick.... a.k.a.... BATMAN ..

About Me

I am a multi-faceted individual. I have schooling in both Psychology and Theatre Arts. I have made a living as a Professional Musician, Journeyman Electrician and after returning to school full time in 1992 for another degree am currently a Systems Engineer / Network Analyst. I have been in this field for about 14 years now.
I managed Hoover Materials Handling Group's Network in Beatrice, Nebraska for about 4.5 years. Then in February of 2001 migrated to the east coast and lived outside of Philadelphia for about 4 years working in the public sector as a Network Engineer. While in PA, I was able to see some very interesting concerts and shows and have developed a strong liking for jazz, both traditional and contemporary.
I am an only child. My mother passed away in January of 2002 after an extended illness and in August of 2004 my father passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. I decided to move back to Nebraska and live in my boyhood home in Beatrice. It has taken some time to get the house the way I want it, but am pretty comfortable now. I have been doing consulting and network administration from my home for the last 3 years.
In December of 2003 I decided to re-tool my drums and get back into playing music again. I have purchased my ultimate kit and am enjoying playing it very much. Once I got moved back here I thought it would be awhile before I would have the opportunity to work in a live band again, but a longtime friend called me in November 2004 and asked me to join his band. We are called Whizker Bizket and play a lot of Classic Rock as well as, 80's, 90's and some contemporary Rock music. It is very enjoyable. We released our first EP CD on June 3 of 2006. You can hear samples of the CD at:
Whizker Bizket Myspace Site
or
Whizker Bizket Unsigned Site
Ok.. now the particulars: I am 48 years old, 6'1" and roughly 182 lbs. I have brown hair and blue eyes. Of course you have already saw the photo of me on the homepage. I have been divorced for 10 years and have 2 daughters who live in Omaha. Ciera is 21 and Paige is 16.
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My Interests


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You can now purchase downloads from my Rock Band Whizker Bizket... right on this site!!!

My Rock Band Whizker Bizket
Whizker Bizket Yahoo Site
Whizker Bizket Unsigned Site
Whizker Bizket Staump Independent Artists Site

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Music, Theatre, College Football GO HUSKERS!!!, Martial Arts.
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I'd like to meet:


Issac Asimov, but he's dead. Bruce Lee but he is also dead. Buddy Rich.. BINGO dead again...*ahhh---man!!!*

Music:

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provided by: www.hostdrjack.com You name it I have probably played it. Started playing drums when I was 8, that is 40 years ago. Major influences include Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Phil Ehart, too name a few. Schooled in Classical and Kit drumming and have played Country, Blues, all forms of Rock, some Contemporary Jazz and Big Band. My listening tastes are very diversified and way too numerous to mention here.
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Movies:

Braveheart, Weeds,Tombstone and all of The BATMAN Movies

Television:

Law and Order SVU, UFC, The Shield, Food Network, Discovery, The Soprano's

Books:


Sexy & Romantic glitter graphics from www.sexiluv.com
Topping from Below by Laura Reese The Stand by Stephen King

Heroes:

Anyone who is brave enough to be in the military and overseas fighting for our freedoms.

My Blog

Hey check these out.....

Please vist my bands web-sites @ www.myspace.com/whizkerbizket and www.unsigned.com/whizkerbizket www.staump.com/whizkerbizket   www.whizkerbizket.com and my personal sites @ www.myspace.com/p...
Posted by Rick on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:07:00 PST