RICH MANGICARO currently resides in Los Angeles, working as the touring percussionist/vocalist for Glenn Frey of the Eagles, as well as performing & recording with his Jazz group - Bisquera Brothers. Previously holding the position of Artist Relations Director/Music Education Director for the Paiste Cymbal Company for 19 years, Rich brought such drum stars to the Paiste endorsement roster as Tool's Danny Carey, session master Curt Bisquera, Paul McCartney's Abe Laboriel Jr. and Josh Freese, drummer for Sting & Nine Inch Nails. Rich was also instrumental in the design, development and launching of Paiste's most innovative and top selling cymbal lines, use by millions of musicians today.
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Originally from Syracuse, New York, Rich formed his first professional working band at age 16, a 50s rock band that coincided with the airing of the hit TV show "Happy Days", which resulted in recordings and tours all over the Northeastern States. By age 18, Rich was playing various shows with international recording artists The Drifters. At this same time, he began his college music studies, which resulted in a Bachelor of Music in percussion from the Crane School of Music at S.U.N.Y.-Potsdam, New York. Upon completion of his studies, he was awarded The Performers Certificate, the facultys recognition of his superior performance level. In 1986, Rich moved to Los Angeles where he began his work with the Paiste company, along with becoming more involved with performing & recording. In 1998, he began his work with Glenn Frey & Joe Walsh.
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When not on the road with Glenn Frey, Rich performs with Universal recording artists Venice, as well as BMG Artists The Tubes. Rich also performed on Academy Award Winning actor Jeff Bridges' first musical endeavor, his debut CD entitled "Be Here Soon", produced by Bridges and Michael McDonald. Along with his busy performing schedule, Rich also is one of the directors of an innovative, new music company called NovaTunes, based in Venice Beach, California and Amsterdam, Netherlands. For more info, please see: www.novatunes.com.
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“I have had the great pleasure and honor of knowing Rich Mangicaro both professionally and personally for over 19 years. In my professional opinion he possesses a unique and singular talent as a percussionist, educator and performer. I have greatly admired his talent as a musician, educator and clinician in a wide variety of settings. He possesses the ability to clearly articulate the details of his craft and chosen art and has a deep understanding of his instrument and the rich history and the multi-faceted styles, which it embraces. I believe he is a unique and valuable asset to the American musical community as an educator, performer and ambassador of his instrument. Most important of all, he is the kind of musician you want to have in a rhythm section. He has a fluid, relaxed technique, always complementing the music with the right notes and a great feel and such deep musicality! He is that rare combination of talent, musicianship, humanity and a committed work ethic that sets him apart." - DOANE PERRY (DRUMMER-JETHRO TULL)
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***************CREDITS:
EAGLES;
JOE WALSH BAND;
GLENN FREY BAND;
JACKSON BROWNE;
THE TUBES;
VENICE;
BISQUERA BROTHERS;
THE DRIFTERS;
JIMMY HALL & THE PRISONERS OF LOVE;
KATHRIN SHORR;
MONICA MANCINI;
JON BUTCHER;
RICHARD STREET of THE TEMPTATIONS;
L.A. GROOVE MISSION;
THE ZIPPERS;
TIN DRUM;
WENDIE COLTER;
WAH!;
JAMIE GREEN;
BROOKE RAMEL;
ALI HANDAL
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ENDORSEMENTS:
WWW.PAISTE.COM;
WWW.DWDRUMS.COM;
WWW.GONBOPS.COM;
WWW.REMO.COM;
WWW.INNOVATIVEPERCUSSION.COM
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NEW!!!!! FOR INFORMATION ON RICH'S NEW WORKSHOP SERIES, INSTRUCTION AND MORE, PLEASE CHECK OUT: WWW.INSIDETHEPLAYERSSTUDIO.COM
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