Music (of course), drums/percussion, motorcycle roadracing (I actually won a chamionship in 1999), cooking (that's right, COOKING!)
Music
THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, KISS, BLACK SABBATH, shit the list could go on and on, I'll add more later. Any HARD ROCK/HEAVY METAL, insert any band from the classic/NWOBHM from the 70's to early 90's, most of the new stuff is CRAP! Big Band Jazz is cool also - Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman
Movies
Porno
Television
The White Shadow, DRAGNET, McHale's Navy
Books
Harlequin romance novels, HUSTLER. You have to keep it balanced to keep it real
Heroes
My son Mario Joseph Martelino,Edward Van Halen,Alex Van Halen,David Lee Roth,Michael Anthony,Randy Rhoads,John Bonham,Buddy Rich,Tommy Aldridge,Terry Bozzio,Frank Sinatra,Wayne Rainey,Eddie Lawson,Miguel DuHamel
About me: In case the FLIP218 threw you off - This is Ric Martelino.
Born in our nation's capitol, Washington D.C., lived there up to first grade then moved to Portsmouth, Ohio.
Loved music since I was a kid, about 5 yrs. old, studied piano, briefly. I took to the drums instantly, my uncle played drums and I would get behind them and make noise, kinda like now?
Had a couple of bands in high school, playing pool parties and backyard parties, we would always have the cops called on us for being too loud, go figure.
Played on the road with an established band out of the southern Ohio area called KNIGHTS AND DAZE, which later became ACT-1, in the mid 80's (86-88).
Moved to Columbus after meeting Bryon Shepherd in Lima, Ohio and formed SHANGHAI, which disbanded round 1990-91.
Met Rikki Soga and Jimmy Miller and jammed and reformed SHOCK TU, with Timmy Owings on vocals. This last classic version went from 91-94. Check out the web site.
I moved away and had a hiatus of 6 years, which I call my DARK PERIOD, due to a failed marriage.
Moved back to Columbus in 2007.
Played 1 year with THE FRANK HARRISON GROUP.
Currently with the band, The DAMNITS, check out the web site.
Later on I'll post an equipment list of all my toys.
Who I'd like to meet: Edward Van Halen (again), Alex Van Halen (when he is in a good mood), Mozart (when he was alive)
HEY EVERYBODY!!! Come out tonight and party with us at Slapsy Maxie’s on 161 just off the 71 exit. Hit me up if you need help finding it. I'm personally gonna hook all my friends up with a drink for comin out. Hope to see you there!
Have a fun safe roxn SHOCK TU/DANMIT 4th of July weekend!!Keep it metal daymmit!! ;-P Btw,when ya bring your band 2 my neck of the woodz of Lake Jackson TX 4 some gigz,FLIP?!! Muahhh,FLIP!!! Hugz~Anne
hey FLIP~Stopn by 2 say "Howdy from TX!!" & saw some of ur "tagged"picz-especially the 1 of u n ur chef outfit.Ur lookn good there,mister FLIP! ;-p U still rox,boi!! later dude~ Anne
I am posting because I don't wanna be tied up to motorboats any more and dragged around like a fool. I wanna join with Flip and walk up and down the beach and step on piss clams.
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Hey Damnits Friend!!! Come out Saturday night and hang with us at Slapsy Maxie’s on 161 just off the 71 exit. Hit me up if you need help finding it. Hope to see you there!
