Rick studied percussion under John V. Mazza of the John Phillip Souza Band. Rick was privileged at the age of 13 to march in the 1969 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California and perform the half-time show at the Army/Navy game that same year. Rick has 3O years experience playing all styles of music. He has played and recorded with Amgems Recording artist Barry Richman, with Derrick St. Holmes of Ted Nugent fame and countless others. Rick has taught for the Gwinnett School of Music since 1996.
