Biography
Born and raised primarily in Michigan, Rick began performing music at an early age and in addition to singing, has worked professionally as a composer, guitarist, actor and voice-over artist.
After graduating from Michigan State University, Rick performed in clubs, hotels and resorts throughout the Midwest and along the East Coast. Two years of performing in Los Angeles preceded his return to Michigan and then Grand Rapids. Acting stints on Unsolved Mysteries in local and national commercials followed.
Currently, Rick performs regularly with the Tom Hagen Trio, as part of the acoustic band “We Know Jack”, as a solo guitarist / vocalist, as featured vocalist in the acclaimed Sinata in Vegas Tribute show and with singer/dancer Mary Rademacher in their show “Steppin Out”. Rick has five solo albums in release and is a featured vocalist on three others.
Rick has been a featured performer with:
Take Five
Astrid Cowan Trio
Opening Act for Pat Paulson
Opening Act for the Four Freshman
Opening Act for O’Brien and Severa
Amway Corp. in Seattle, San Francisco, Long Beach & Houston
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Tom Hagen Trio
Sinatra in Vegas tribute show