Monkey Man
Super Moderator
Rick's got to be one of the nicest, most-humble monster guitarists out there.
SaberRed
Member
Yes seems like a very nice guy
Techdeth
RESIDENT ROCK PROFESSOR
Learning ricks licks def took my playing to greater levels of tech . I still use his stuff to make my own students better . Rick is the best . Cool dude
The~Kid
Well-known member
Great interview ^_^
PBGas
Well-known member
He went through some pretty serious health issues a few years back as well, didn't he? Glad he is doing much better these days!
Stellar guitar player, no question! Watched a lot of his stuff through the years.
Stellar guitar player, no question! Watched a lot of his stuff through the years.
Monkey Man
Super Moderator
Yup. Alcohol. Big-time.
napalmdeath
Well-known member
He is a beast of a player. I used to watch the hell out of this..
napalmdeath
Well-known member
I've not heard or read that anywhere. I know he had/has a low immunity issue/issues, blood clots, heart surgeries, psoriasis, pneumonia, lung issues, and even read he used steroids at one point. He's had some very serious health problems.
Monkey Man
Super Moderator
Yup.
The steroids were during the '90s. I think the alcohol issue followed that and caused all the other shit. It can do that if you really abuse it.
The steroids were during the '90s. I think the alcohol issue followed that and caused all the other shit. It can do that if you really abuse it.
Monkey Man
Super Moderator
The full video is an hour and 5 mins, but that's the full intro shred.
I've got some of his videos but I've barely attempted anything.
napalmdeath
Well-known member
I can attest. I was a drunk for 30 years. Been 8 years sober this month. Alcohol killed 2/3 of my dad's family. Some so bad, they had Alcohol induced dementia. He quit in 1998, saved his life. He's still going at 87. Still has lasting health issues though.
Exo-metal
Well-known member
Agreed, I still do...
Devin
Well-known member
His buddy Ben Travers that he collabs with is also fuckin incredible.....love the energy/intensity of his playing
Monkey Man
Super Moderator
Yup. Lost 2 best friends in a row and my uncle just this year.
Congrats for being and staying sober bro'. Just not worth touchin' it if you've been through a long-term stint like that.
geetarmikey
Active member
Ben is even more of a monster imo, absolutely unbelievable.
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