Rick is a highly experienced International Festival Standard Drummer, having played in Chicago, New Orleans, France, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal and Spain. A tour of California concluded with a gig at the world famous Whisky A Go Go.
He works as a freelance session drummer and tours with international acts visiting the UK.
He plays at some of the biggest UK Blues, Country and Tribute Festivals and is highly regarded in the Blues circles.
He is a versatile drummer and percussionist with a solid groove who plays with finesse, subtlety and delicacy.
Rick’s ongoing project is his authentic Chicago Blues band Ovate. The FB page is here
Ovate (Ov8) are a powerhouse blues band bringing the raw spirit of vintage Chicago blues to today’s stages. With influences from icons like Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Muddy Waters, their high-energy performances combine soulful harmonica, gritty guitar, driving rhythms, and double bass groove.
Thay play at major events including the Colne and Stockport Blues Festivals and the Lancaster Music Festival. Ov8 have earned a reputation for authentic, passionate shows that keep audiences coming back for more.
Rick also plays with The Ragged Company, a top Country and Americana band. They play at major Country festivals and clubs across the UK . They are very popular with the audiences and booking agencies.
Rick toured with Robert Lucas, a sensational Bluesman originally from Los Angeles when he visited the UK. After these tours Lucas joined Canned Heat. He was a gentleman and an enthusiast You can find out more on the Robert Lucas Wikipedia page here
Rick toured the UK with Joanna Connor, an astonishing guitarist from Chicago which resulted in a trip to Chicago playing at some of the famous clubs there.
Check out Joanna here, she deserves all her great reviews and plaudits.
He was the driving force reproducing the grooves of “The Big Figure” with “Down At The Doctors” who were regarded as one of the very best Dr Feelgood tribute bands in the UK who played with the encouragement and support of Dr Feelgood themselves.
With the UK’s best Tina Turner tribute, Kinisha Morgan-Williams, he played at some of the biggest tribute festivals including Glastonbudget and Faux Fest. Her information is here
Rick is a highly accomplished musician with a primary focus on Blues and Soul. He has extensive experience in the Glam Rock and Tribute scene and a proven track record performing Rock ’n’ Roll, Pop, and a wide repertoire spanning the 1960s through to contemporary chart material. With many years of professional performance experience, Rick combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of multiple musical genres.
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