Where he plays the un-struck mystic music of his heart,
Beyond his expression, you will find this miraculous wonder….
• Jerry Butler
• Stevie Wonder
• Dion Warwick
• Eddie Griffen
• Robert Townshend ( The Five Heart Beat Tour)
• Howard Hewitt
• Gladis Knight
• Bloodstone
• The Emotions
• Chi-Lites
• Toni Tony Tone
• The Drifters
• Branding Iron( Original Soul Stirrs Gospel Group)
• Dillard Crume
• The Wings of Joy (Gospel Group)
• Raphael Saadiq
• Gospel Song Birds
• Buddy Guy
• Phil Guy
• J.W. Williams Chi-Town Hustlers
Since 2005, Ric has been a distinct member of the Buddy Guy Band, gaining quite a national exposure. His style is versatile and melodic. He’s always ready and willing to interject with those soulful, ‘teeth gritting’ guitar licks. Under Buddy, Ric has performed at the Crossroads music festival two times and shared the stage with the likes of:
• Santana
• Robert Cray
• Johnny Lang
• BB King
• John Mayer
• Eric Gales
In addition to being on tour with Buddy Guy, you can find him with his hands in many other facets:
• Doing fund raisers for both political and social causes
• Volunteering at a local detention center
• Serving as the good will ambassador for the Chicago Music Scene while away and as a local attraction on Monday nights when he is in town
• Operating a small independent recording studio, recording & producing local artists, in addition to some of his own projects.
Ric has also preformed in the Black Ensemble Theater. Some of the plays he’s preformed in are:
• Chicago Blues
• Jackie Wilson
• Marvin Gaye
• Nat King Cole
• The Other Cindy
• Teddy Pendergrass
• Perfect Duet
Ric has also made appearances on:
• Late Night with Jay Leno
• The Craig Ferguson Show
• Jimmy Kimmel Live
• Late Show with David Letterman
• Nissan Live
• Guitar Center (History of Electric Guitar)
Without knowing it, from the time he wanted to be a singer (which is where it really all started), to getting his first guitar, and on to today, you will see Ric’s natural talents, and distinguished musical abilities emerging from him. Just another reason you will find a real person, when talking to him.
From his start with Albert King, to the many legendary greats along his travels, and magic of Buddy Guy, Ric has maintained the true compassion of kind heartedness, and gentle nature of a pure soul. All of which is known to those who have had the wonderful opportunity of meeting him. Truly loving the life he lives, and living the life he loves!!