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Ricky Rocks 's Interests
General
Ricky has shared the stage with:
Buckcherry
Cascada
Cold
Collective Soul
Constantine Maroulis
DJ Aero
DJ Colleen Shannon
Dope
Johnny P
Local H
The Lovehammers
Magna-Fi
Nina Sky
Pray For The Soul of Betty
Queens of the Stoneage
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sev
Shinedown
Sick Puppies
Sponge
Steve Murano
Tommy Lee
Trapt
Twista
And various DJs from around the globe...
Music
Anything that ROCKS!
BANDS:
Blackout
Motley Crue
Foo Fighters
Incubus
Finch
Trapt
HIM
311
All American Rejects
Story of the Year
Anberlin
Mudvayne
G N'R
Buckcherry
I also listen to a lot of house/hip-hop music.
Movies
Good Fellas
Casino
Blow
Catch Me If You Can
40 Year Old Virgin
Television
Blind Date
Family Feud
American Idol
Rockstar
And the rest of the time MTV.
Ricky has always been captivated by music since he was a child. At an early age he began taking drum lessons and getting involved in the entertainment business. After once being managed by Bill Ludwig III (Ludwig Drum Co.) he learned a lot and began playing out anywhere and everywhere to get his name out in the music industry. He put together his band Blackout in 2002, which is a strong force in the Midwest music scene. Blackout has built up a strong dedicated fan base and play to packed venues such as Metro and House Of Blues in Chicago, IL. He has done numerous studio recordings, including sessions done at Smart Studios owned by legendary producer Butch Vig of the band Garbage. After gaining a lot of experience through the years with his band in writing, recording, & touring, he wanted to take his drumming to the next level by creating a new movement in the nightclub scene. Ricky brings DJing to a whole new level by combining live drums with house/hip hop music and giving the music a live feel. Ricky has played at some of the biggest nightclubs/convention centers around the world and has had a chance to be a part of the Hot Import Nights tour, which tours worldwide. He currently holds residencies at nightclubs throughout the Midwest including the world famous Crobar nightclub in Chicago, IL. Ricky also plays many hot spots in Los Angeles/Hollywood, CA such as Element Nightclub and club 740. He has also performed for/with some of the industries most well known celebrities including Jimmy Buffet, R. Kelly, Constantine Maroulis of American Idol, playmate DJ Colleen Shannon, DJ Spider, and several times with Tommy Lee/DJ Areo. He has also shared the stage/toured with acts such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, Trapt, Shinedown, Collective Soul, Buckcherry, & Marty Casey & The Lovehammers. Ricky has gained a lot of attention from the music industry, from being featured in many magazines including Modern Drummer Magazine in February 2006. He has also received some endorsements including Orange County Drums, & Sabian cymbals. Ricky is extremely driven and continues to raise the bar for himself whether its taking on new projects or doing session drumming for new ambitious artists. Ricky has crafted his live show into an explosive high energy experience, but yet technical and precise and will leave you wanting more.
CURRENT NIGHTCLUB RESIDENCIES:
Cinespace (Hollywood, CA)
The Shore (Hermosa Beach, CA)
Dirty Pretty (Scottsdale, AZ)
Crobar (Chicago, IL.)
115 Bourbon St. (Merrionette Park, IL.)
K Street Lounge (Washington, DC)
OTHER VARIOUS NIGHTCLUB/VENUE PERFORMANCES:
Area (Hollywood, CA)
LAX (Hollywood, CA)
Spider Club (Hollywood, CA)
Boulevard 3 (Hollywood, CA)
Roe & Prive (San Francisco, CA)
Grand Opening for Kitchen 24 (Hollywood, CA)
Crazy Horse (West Covina, CA)
The Mansion (Miami, FL)
Nikki Beach (Reno, NV)
Pollyesther's (Las Vegas, NV)
Metro (Chicago, IL.)
House Of Blues (Chicago, IL.)
Spybar (Chicago, IL.)
Hot Import Nights Tour
Young Hollywood Mansion Party
Special Events (Hawaii)
PERFORMED MANY EXCLUSIVE EVENTS FOR:
Ed Hardy Clothing
Akira Fashion
Unlocal Clothing
Red Bull (Flight Club Party)
Rockstar Energy Drink
Armani Exchange
Various Red Carpet Events & Liquor Promotions
Hey...Getting ready to launch an incredible event soon. Been piling up all the best promoters out there...Also Got two radio stations who are gonna promote for us...Oh Ya..How have you been? Seem pretty busy lately...Hope all is well...Will be in touch...
HEY STRANGER!!! JUST A HEADS UP NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT IS THE BIGGEST STAR STUDDED EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!!!
MAKE SURE YOU EMAIL ME TO GET ON LIST, SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUESTS, AND MUCH MORE YOU DONT WANT TO MISS!!!!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !!!!! ITS BEEN FOREVER!!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT **MIKYL**
**ALSO DONT FORGET SUNDAYS AT THE FAIRMONT PRINCESS ARE REACHING LEGENDARY STATUS!! MAKE SURE YOU COME OUT THIS SUNDAY OR LABOR DAY!!!!
