MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY

Rick has been playing guitar and other assorted instruments for many years (bass, banjo, piano, harmonica and just about anything with strings). He started playing guitar at the age of eleven and has continued perfecting his style for over forty years. Rick was born in the Chicago area and grew up in a family with a natural ear for and an appreciation of various musical styles. Throughout his childhood, he was exposed to many cultures and types of music, which were infused with local ethnic flavors. Blues, R & B, Rock, Folk, Country, Jazz and Spanish music all created a lasting impression and are evident throughout his music. Rick’s musical and lyrical influences range from Classical, Big Band, Sinatra and Etta James, to the Beatles, Eagles, Paul Simon, James Taylor, David Bromberg, Norman Blake and Steely Dan. These and many more inspired Rick’s career and can be heard in his repertoire of music.

During his career, Rick has been involved with a multitude of bands both large and small, and has worked with many musicians, some famous and some not so famous. After all of his numerous musical endeavors, he is enjoying the simplicity of performing solo and the creativity it allows. He has written many songs during his career and will be adding musical clips to his web site in the near future. His latest CD titled Garage Sale, contains all original compositions and was recorded and produced in his home studio. Rick is available for private parties and gatherings, as well as wedding ceremonies, and can be reached via email at puppa333@comcast.net. He is also available for original music projects including lyrics, melodies, arrangements and vocals.

NOTE: Puppa was my sweet dog Katie who we called puppy but, as she aged, it evolved to a mature variation of the word.

We miss you Katie, our sweet Molly and Doodie Kitty