Rick studied classical music as a youngster and began playing in rock groups in the 60's and 70's. Currently doing it solo with backing tracks, concentrating on recording and promoting, gigging about once a month just to keep it real.The tracks on this site are recorded by Rick using a Roland RS-5 synth and Alvarez electric-acoustic. All songs are ASCAP registered through Rick's publishing Swingin' Gypsies Music.