Rick grew up outside of Baltimore playing drums and singing professionally since the age of 14. Inspired by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and most notably an early Rod Stewart when Rod was with Jeff Beck. “I’d listen to Rod sing “Let Me Love You” with my ear jammed right against one of the speakers so I wouldn’t disturb my mom and sisters”.

  After attending The Berklee College of Music in Boston, Rick never looked back, hitting the rock n roll highway singing and playing drums everywhere! He has shared the stage with countless top national acts while refining that raspy Rod vocal style. Rick naturally credits his vocal style to Rod, as well as a fondness for Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and his all time favorite performer, Jackie Wilson. “Jackie was THE dancer before James Brown and Michael Jackson and could sing every note!  I would like to think I have a little Jackie Wilson in my stage persona.” 

  But it’s Rick’s uncanny interpretation of Rod Stewart that has mesmerized and even fooled so many in his audiences even to the extreme of audience members shooting entire rolls of film before they learn it’s not the “real” Rod Stewart!

  Always being asked in airports and restaurants for autographs and pictures, recently Arturo Sandoval, renowned trumpet player featured on Rod’s Classic’s CDs and DVD’s, was taken aback when he ran into Rick outside a casino gig. Mr. Sandoval’s comment…. “Wow”!

   Rick’s other creative pursuits lead him to start “Dreamland Studio” where he records and produces many diverse projects including his personal favorite,gospel. To date Rick has edited and aired over 120 gospel radio shows and recorded and produced several CD projects including Andy Pratt,  best know for the 1970’s hit, “Avenging Annie”. With the resounding success of a jingle Rick wrote for a Hebrew National salami ad contest that gained national exposure from CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and led to a press conference from Carnegie Hall, Rick began writing and recording jingles for radio throughout the New England region. He currently is recording an original CD with an expected release in early 2007.  The CD includes a very early “Rod-like” ditty entitled “Sweet Loretta”, already a hit at Rick’s live shows.

   In less than three years, the “Ultimate” Tribute to Rod Stewart featuring “Blondes Have More Fun”, his six piece backup band, Rick has created a major buzz from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro! As Rick says, “I invite you to come see for yourself…and accept NO substitutes!!..well, maybe one” !

Rick’s “Ultimate Tribute to Rod Stewart” is performing to thousands throughout the USA including performances for:

L’Oreal Cosmetics

Make A Wish Foundation

Turning Stone Casino

Mercedes Benz

Foxwoods Casino

Van Cliburn Foundation

American Heart Association

Caesar’s Palace

B.B King’s

Harrah’s Casinos

Trendbank-Brazil

Firelake Grand Casino

Empire Raceway and Casino

Volunteers of America

Mighty M Racing and Casino

Dinner Theatre shows throughout the USA

Additionally, Rick performs many philanthropic events supporting community fundraising efforts throughout the United States.