Rick
"Freedom & Choices, Let the sunshine in."

Male
101 years old
Isle Of Wight Massive,
United Kingdom



Last Login: 11/18/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/wearethechancers  



    Rick's Interests
GeneralMusic, footie, chess, poker club, think-tanking, social philosophising. Pickin up pieces. Music opportunities & communal uprisings. Empowering hope.
MusicWhere do you start or stop?...Some artists that have certainly affected me...(I know I've missed some corkers...)

Sir George Martin, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, James Brown (& most affiliates), Jimi Hendrix, Miles, Coltrane, Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, John Williams, Gustav Holst, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra & Zappa, Paul Weller, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & The Family Stone, Larry Graham, Nina Simone, Burt Bacharach, Radiohead, Blur, Happy Mondays, John Williams, John Barry, Henry Mancini, Prince, The Meters, Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson, Jackson 5, Carol king n Kaye, Martha Peebles, Massive Attack, Tricky, Wynton, Branford and Ellis (Whose the other one?) Marsalis, George Benson, Gordon Sumners (earlier), Terry Callier, Roy Ayers, Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango, Soul II Soul, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Ian Brown, Kinks, NWA, MAW, Ninjatoonz, DJ Shadow, Public Enemy, Beasties, Zero 7, D-Note, Lamb, Take 6, Jazzmatazz, Blaxploitation, Giles Peterson, Nuyorican Soul, Gershwin, Hammerstein & Rodgers, Jhelisa, Blackaliscious, Slick Rick, Pharell, Trevor Horn, A Tribe Called Quest, Canadian Racer, Jurassic 5, The CHANCERS (www.thechancers.webeden.co.uk), Chas n Dave.

Local shouts - the people I played with, watched & amongst before getting back into it.

Freefall, Utopia, South Downs crew - Ellie, Tom, Gary, Rob D, Rob V, Lewis, Thunderpuppetts, Delta-T, Max B, Holistic, Godfrenzy, The Wayward Sons, Roland Jones, JC & Angelina, Menage, Loves injection, Built For Comfort, Sunfish, Rich Murphy, Rachel Price, Rich Gerrard, Mark Meredith, Tony Reynolds, Reggie Balmoral, Exploding Thumbs, The Unity Jazz stompers, The Bee's, Motion Pictures, The Jackson Analogue, Paul Armfield, Teen Taal, Cooly Haste, Randy Bones, Cozy Flashback, The Sharks, Rythm Method, Gweido, Beat Combo, The Apple Beatles, The Gypsy Ladyland Experience. Anyone who's vibed me out along the years...you know who you are.

MoviesStar Wars, Empire Strikes Back....Groundhog Day...original Mean Machine, Eternal Sunshine oF A Spotless Mind....ummmm.. only 7 storylines in the world isn't there? It's really hard to remember from my flakey memory. Be aware of those crazy PR crazed 'bishops' in Hollywood!
TelevisionNot much if I can help it....My Name is Earl, Attenborough and Mears.
BooksNot the biggest reader but books i have enjoyed include...Roald Dahl, Papillon, Orwell, Huxley, Casteneda & Kipling, Revolution in the Head, Dice Man...Also like some biographies. Ekhart Tolle...you got the power of now Mr. B...Thank you bro! :o)
HeroesWe can all be heroes....Stevie Gerrard rouses my spirit.

     Rick's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Ryde, Isle Of Wight
Body type:Average
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Aries
Children:Undecided
Education:College graduate

   Rick's Schools
Ryde High School
Ryde, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1991
Student status: Alumni
Clubs: Ryde F.C., 4site studios, Poker club, A Town Full Of Fonzies, The Chancers, The Soul Lounge, The Apple Beatles, The Gypsy Ladyland Experience. The Development Suite, Happy Feet, Ryde Theatre.
 

1987 to 1991

   Rick's Networking
Music - Performance - Other
Viber, multi-tasker.
Music - Live - Other

Music - Production - Other


   Rick's Companies
A Town Full of Fonzies
Isle of Wight, UK
Consultant/Co-Founder
A&R

2002-2005
The Development Suite (Voluntary)
Ryde, Isle of Wight UK
Founder
Activism of Music dept.

carrying the baton
Happy Feet Productions
Isle of Wight, UK
Co-Partner
Hip-Hop culture officers

2006 -
4Site Studios
Isle of Wight, UK
Founder/independant
Recording

2000 -



Rick Workin it

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   Rick's Blurbs
About me:
Somehow my biog got deleted.....hard to roll all what I had off the top of me head again.....more to follow...Best way of finding out more is to click on some friends & having a nose around if you so fancy.

Half English - Half Italian, born in Wales, eldest son, 3rd child of 7, mongrel of the world...Musical swiss army knife....A man of many hats......brother, lover, uncle, mate, team-mate, was even a foster dad for 5 years and very proud how we pulled through..... Isle of Wight Sunday league Football champion 4 times on the trot! Big up Ryde FC.

A big bacios for my Italian family...Eternal thanks for your support after Mum passed suddenly, thanks for showing us love when we needed it most.

Big love to my parents & friends who are no longer with us...Hope you hear the singing wherever you are. I also got some incredible friends, you know who you are.

Refuse to be pigeon-holed!

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

Currently performing in The CHANCERS, The Apple Beatles club, The Soul Lounge, The Gypsy Ladyland Experience amongst just playin music. You can check all the links below in my top friends if you have the time and inclination. Also been working a few music initiatives locally. Ryde theatre, Liquid Lounge(Development Suite) & Cellar(Happy Feet Productions), creating more chances, hope and co-ordination for local music. Mainly voluntary.

Now concentrating on refining all this effort into one studio & office roof.

I'd like if possible, to be happily singing with my family as a 70 year old viber. Any dark force interfering with that plan can.....commence with a full lazerbeam confrontaion of jedi!

Update.... Highlights in music include....

Completing college through adversity. Cheers Ellie, Tom, Gary, and Adam.

Recording in The Bee's studio & getting mixed by Andy Gray.

Singing with soul sensation Jhelisa Anderson and her fine session band. A young dream come true.

Teaching with Chris Phillips & Rupert Brown at the IW college..percussion & Vocal workshop felt vibey like the Africa centre!! An enriching experience.

Singing jazz in the latin quarters of Paris with George Benson & James Brown trumpeteer Joey Morant! Cheers dude....wish i could have stayed on longer.

Cutting first ever vinyl & some radio 1 airplay with a less said the better garage track recorded in Mr. Timmi Magicks studio. It may be well known in Greece...All experience.

Touring the big ol CalifornIA with The Wayward Sons...Thank you forever John Wroath, Duncan Jones & Bob Brace

Of course the first bands I was in...Freefall & Utopia....Muchio love & respect to my musical brothers.

Recording in Bob Marley's basement (Fallout Shelter) studio at Island Records. 2 weeks of heaven but sadly no I in team. An exercise in human nature and record deals.

Sound Engineering on the Ocean waves. Sun, pay and serious responsibility.

Creating and co-founding Island record label 'A Town Full of Fonzies' with Mr. Little. Been great seeing bands further career options and the island music options develop further.

Sitting having dinner with the real JB's band...thanks Mr.Dwyer...legend.

Creating the studio from which more good things can happen. Freedom is choice!

Performing at The Bestival & The Isle of Wight Festival...Nice.

Supporting the wonderful Roy Ayers & his incredible Ubiquity band. Blessed by his love of music.

Getting Soul 2 Soul to play Ryde theatre....what a day!

Shaking hands and having a chat with the mighty Beastie Boys. Cheers Asa.

Sitting in the Cavern having a beer and being in a magical 3-part harmony....muchio more experiences ahead!

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." -- Hunter Thompson

Who I'd like to meet:
Real Vibers but I'm a busy mofo!

A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE YOU MUST CHECK HIS LIFE INSPIRING STORY. A true inspiration DO ASA A FAVOUR AND VISIT http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THIS_IS_ASA AND ADD HIM AS YOUR FRIEND. PEACE & LOVE ..

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 Live and Local. Isle of Wight Radio. 


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Rick's Friends Comments
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Leeroy T Mofo





Oct 30 2008 3:58 PM



Wait for it... ;-)
Rick





Oct 17 2008 8:34 PM

RIP Levi Stubbs.
The Montevideo Five





Oct 12 2008 10:26 PM

Thanks for the ad Rick - and the sterling job you did on sound at the gig. All the best, The MV5.
The Development Suite - Servin Music





Sep 23 2008 4:50 PM

Giant panda 08 Happy Feet poster
The Apple Beatles





Jul 8 2008 2:47 PM

The Apple Beatles in action. ;O)


Gareth Icke





Jun 12 2008 11:11 AM

Cheers ears!

Any Ryde Arts slots still available mate?
Arty





May 27 2008 9:06 AM

Hi Ric enjoyed the chat, sorry i had to cut and run Arty
Galaxyfunk





May 22 2008 11:48 AM

He's fantastic hey :) I remember him from the old days! Nice to see him playing with Ronson too

I Cant wait to see you live :D Missed out on tickets for IOW festival and Bestival :s although thinking of checkin ebay nearer the time.. So, hoping I dont need tickets for Ryde Regatta?
absolute boogaloo





May 10 2008 12:45 PM

cheers rick, enjoyed thursday- never seen the sessions before, good band. hope london goes well.
all da best, tim
Strings Guitar Centre





Apr 19 2008 12:24 PM

Happy Birthday Gee,
best wishes
Farah





Apr 16 2008 3:43 PM

Happy Birthday Rick

Lots a Love your Birthday Buddy

Farah x
MC Chickaboo





Apr 15 2008 10:08 AM

Yes yes mate! We had a real blasty wid u lot an da bomb diggie do dah! Wicked an bad xx
Charlotte





Apr 7 2008 6:06 PM

Hi Rick, Charlotte here. Thank you so much for your request and your lovely comment, and I am pleased to have you as a friend! We had a great time on Friday and thanks for looking after us! I hope you enjoy my music.
Stay blessed, Charlotte
Guy





Mar 21 2008 5:25 PM

3rd apr emily
Amelia Brightman





Mar 15 2008 9:46 PM

Hello
Havn't seen you for aaaaages.Been hiding in the nest. How are you, when are you coming round for a cuppa?Hurry up, I am not getting any younger.x
VIXEN





Mar 13 2008 5:09 AM

hey-o, long time and hadn't said hi, so

hi.

i was like...who the heck is rico?

duh. hope all is well!
THE TRAVELLING CIRCUS





Feb 27 2008 4:54 PM

hello mate, rome hey. Can do sunday morning if your about? If not i can do any day in the week apart from tuesday and wednesday. safe travels amigo
THE TRAVELLING CIRCUS





Feb 25 2008 8:36 PM

hello mate, you about sometime this week for a cuppa?
Uberlaser





Feb 23 2008 10:42 PM

No-longer a musical activist my friend?

UBERLASER
EAST





Feb 21 2008 5:13 PM

ola from vigo !
The Shakers





Jan 30 2008 5:18 PM