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About Rick Devin
My Life | Album Credits |
Film Credits |
Awards |
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Picture a guy with a guitar slung over his back, skis in one hand and a saddle in the other,
tromping through the mountains somewhere, singing a tune...... and you've drawn a picture of my life.
I humbly admit, that throughout my life, I have been blessed... Blessed to have had such good family, good friends, good women, good fortune and good music in my life. Playing musical instruments and singing always came naturally to me. It's what some people would say as, 'having a good ear'. All I know is that, for as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed music... all kinds of music.
I grew up in the 60's & 70s, playing folk and pop songs of that time period. Some of my influences included CSNY; The Eagles; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Eric Clapton; The Beatles; Bob Dylan; Simon & Garfunkel, etc. My first 'on stage' band performance was in May of 1972, singing 'House Of The Rising Sun' from The Animals. I really enjoyed that experience and I joined as many musical activities as I could find such as: theater clubs, choir and school band. I had started writing and composing music at the age of 9 and had started dabbling with 'recording equipment' at age 13. Believe me, it wasn't much in those days and I got 'zapped' a few times, as I learned the laws of electricity, while trying to build my own 'recording studio'.
In the late 1970's, I earned an Electronic Engineering Degree from Boston University's Franklin Institute, but my dreams were to take me on another path. So, armed with a God given talent to sing and play music and a genuine love of the mountains, I moved to the Canadian Rockies in 1980. After a year of skiing and playing music, I moved to the North Cascade's of Washington State. It was here that I started working in the horse industry. I worked at thoroughbred racetracks, breeding ranches and 'layover' ranches, learning the ways of the horse, knowledge that would prove useful throughout my cowboy years.
My first Album, "My Favorites", was recorded and engineered by Ray Imes of Rodji Music in Sedro Wooley, Washington in 1982. It featured 19 folk and country songs that I enjoyed. The album helped open the doors for my future in the music recording industry and provided many opportunities for writing and producing radio jingles.
For over two decades, I lived in the Cascades, the Sierra Nevada's and the Colorado Rockies, fulfilling my dreams of skiing, riding horses and picking my guitar. I am honored to have shared stages with Glen Campbell, Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn, Joe Cocker, Pat and Debbie Boone, Minnie Pearl, Kris Kristofferson, Michael Martin Murphey, Pete Seeger, Bill Miller, Riders in the Sky, Sons of the San Joaquin, The Dixie Chicks, Jim Messina, Don Edwards, Karla Bonoff, Suzy Bogguss, and Peter Yarrow, to name a few. And, I am proud to have shared some of the most demanding horseback trails with the finest cowboys and cowgirls in the west.
Since the early 1990's, music has been my full time career, often averaging over 300 shows a year. I recorded "Colorado Reflections" in 1995, selling the cassettes at my shows. Shortly thereafter, I was honored to have re-known Recording Engineer, Chuck Leary (Beach Boys, America, Bee Gees, Loving Spoonful) help engineer my 1999, "Colorado Cowboy" and my 2002, "Row Of Doors" CDs; and I saw my music spread to the far corners of the globe. I recorded "Cowboy Classics" in 2003, reflecting on my many years, as an outfitter and cowboy, riding the ranges of the west. In 2005, I released my "Rick Devin - Live From The Trail" DVD, directed by Emmy Award Winning Film Director, Michael J. Sullivan. It features live band performances and video clips from the Old Spanish Trail Wagon Train Ride. In late 2005, I composed and recorded my "Distant Lands" CD, a collection of original instrumental rock melodies that were inspired by a few of the many places that I have traveled to. April 2007 marked the release of my newest CD, "Old School - Hits of the 60s & 70s". It's a collection of folk/rock hits of the 60s and 70s, with special guests Chet McCracken (former drummer for "The Doobie Brothers" Band) and Chris Pinnick (former guitarist for the band "Chicago") and featuring Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel de Souza. It was mastered by multi-Grammy Award winning Engineer, Ricardo Garcia, in Rio de janeiro, Brazil. Free samples of the CD can be heard on my discography page and myspace.com and like all my CDs, they are available for download and purchase at all the major online retailers and in music stores around the world.
I have been blessed to have had so many different experiences to look back on and I often can't believe that this is 'my life'... I've ridden boxcar freight trains across the US; I've hitch hiked over 12,000 miles; I've skied more than 300 different Ski Resorts around the world; I've been involved in numerous movies and commercials (including: Indiana Jones' 'Temple Of Doom', Eddie Murphy's 'Golden Child', Marlboro, Ford and Audi, to name a few); I've been to all North American States and Provinces, most of Europe, South America and recently, Mainland China; I've climbed more mountains and onto more stages than I could possibly ever remember; and I've met some of the greatest people on this planet, who have profoundly touched me in one way or another.
I currently live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, beneath the 9,000 foot peaks of their beach side mountains. I own a state of the art recording studio and I find myself endlessly writing and recording new songs that reflect my varied past. I have over 32 musical instruments in my collection and I play them all. I am an active member of The Folk Alliance, ASCAP, The Recording Academy (Grammys) and the Americana Music Association, to name a few. All in all though, I'm just a simple guy who likes the mountains and I am blessed to be able to share my life, through my music. I invite you to visit my photo gallery and my discography page and I thank you for your support to help make my dreams become a reality.
Your friend in music, Rick
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Commercially Released Album Credits
1982 “ My Favorites ” - Cassette - Rodji Music Productions
Credits : Rick Devin – Arranger, Performer, Vocals, Instrumentation
1992 “ Kaleidoscope Of Emotions ” - Caleb Whittington - Cassette - Greenbroke Productions
Credits : Rick Devin – Performer, Vocals, Instrumentation
1995 “ Colorado Reflections” - Cassette - Peak Productions & Resourceful Recordings
Credits : Rick Devin – Producer, Author, Composer, Arranger, Performer, Vocals, Back Vocals , Instrumentation
1999 “ Colorado Cowboy” - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Co-Producer, Photography, Author, Composer, Arranger, Vocals, Instrumentation
2001 “Oasis Country Vol. 1” Various Artists - CD - Oasis Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Arranger, Performer: Song: Track14. Colorado Trail
2002 “Row Of Doors” - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Co-Producer, Photography, Author, Composer, Arranger, Vocals, Instrumentation
2003 “Cowboy Classics” - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Photography, Author, Composer, Arranger, Vocals, Back Vocals, Instrumentation
2003 “Oasis Country Vol. 4” Various Artists - CD - Oasis Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Author, Composer, Performer: Song: Track 14. Row Of Doors
2004 “Oasis Country Vol. 5” Various Artists - CD - Oasis Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Arranger, Performer: Song: Track 14. Oh, Susanna
2005 "Rick Devin - Live From The Trail” DVD - Stray Horse Productions
Credits: Rick Devin – Exec. Producer, Author, Composer, Arranger, Actor, Performer, Instrumentation
2006 “Distant Lands - An Instrumental Journey" - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Photography, Author, Composer, Vocals, Instrumentation
2007 “Old School - Hits Of The 60s & 70s " - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Arrangements, Vocals, Instrumentation
2007 “Oasis Rock & Roots Vol. 5” Various Artists - CD - Oasis Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Arranger, Performer: Song: Track 14. California Dreamin'
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TV, Film & Commercial Credits
1980 “The Glen Campbell & Tanya Tucker Christmas Special”
Starring: Glen Campbell, Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn, Pat & Debbie Boone, Minnie Pearl, & more
CBS - TV Holiday Special
Credits: Rick Devin – Special Guest, Extra - Sunshine Village, Alberta, Canada
1983“Warren Miller's - Ski Time ”
Warren Miller (Director & Narrator)
Credits: Rick Devin – Skier - Squaw Valley, CA
1984“Warren Miller's - Sno Wonder ”
Warren Miller (Director & Narrator)
Credits: Rick Devin – Skier - Squaw Valley, CA
1984 “ Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”
Steven Spielberg (Director) George Lucas (story) Willard Huyck (screenplay)
Lucas Films & Paramount Pictures
Movie Awards: Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 17 nominations
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager: California Unit
1984 “Marlboro” Commercials
Old West Film Outfitters - California
Philip Morris Co. LTDA
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager, Animal Handler, Set Design, Actor
1985 “The Golden Child”
Michael Ritchie (Director) Dennis Feldman (story & screenplay)
Eddie Murphy Productions, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Paramount Pictures
Awards: 2 nominations
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager: California Unit, Animal Handler
1985 “Marlboro” Commercials
Old West Film Outfitters - California
Philip Morris Co. LTDA
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager, Animal Handler, Set Design, Actor
1985 “Ford” Commercials
Old West Film Outfitters - California
Ford Motor Company
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager, Set Design
1986 “Audi” Commercials
Old West Film Outfitters - California
Audi AG
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager, Set Design
1986 “Marlboro” Commercials
Old West Film Outfitters - California
Philip Morris Co. LTDA
Credits: Rick Devin – Assistant Locations Manager, Animal Handler, Set Design, Actor
1989 “Ford Trucks ” Commercials
Ford Motor Company - Nevada
Credits: Rick Devin – Actor
2001 “The Myths and Legends of the American Cowboy” - The Trails of John Wayne and John Ford
Starring: Michael Martin Murphey, Harry Carey Jr. & Rick Devin - Monument Valley, UT/AZ
Discovery Channel Productions
Credits: Rick Devin – Actor, Live Music Performer, Animal Handler, Set Design
2004 “ We need hobbies ”
Matthias Luthardt Berlin-Babelsberg Productions, Germany
Credits: Rick Devin – Music: Arranger, Performer, Instrumentation
Songs: 1. Oh, Susanna, Words & Music By: Steven Collins Foster, 1860, Public Domain
Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 2003 ASCAP
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Awards and Nominations
1978 Eagle Scout Award
1982 Nevada Songwriters Association Songwriter Recognition Award -Winner
2001 Western Music Association Entertainer Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2004 Academy Of Western Artists Entertainer Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2004 Academy Of Western Artists Album Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2004 Academy Of Western Artists Song Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2004 Academy Of Western Artists Male Vocalist Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2004 Academy Of Western Artists Yodeler Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2004 Academy Of Western Artists Rising Star Award - 1st Round Nominee
2005 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Song Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2006 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2007 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Album Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2007 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2007 Independent Music Awards Album Of The Year - 1st Round Nominee
2007 Academy Of Recording Artists International Gold Record -Winner
2008 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2008 Grammy Awards Best Pop Vocal Album - Entry
2008 Grammy Awards Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist - Entry
2008 Grammy Awards Best Recording Package - Entry
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Current Memberships
NARAS - National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences – (Grammys)
ASCAP - American Society Of Composers, Authors And Publishers
RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America
AMA - The Americana Music Association
RMA - Roots Music Association
JPF - Just Plain Folks Music Association
NAFM - North American Folk Music & Dance Alliance
AWA - Academy Of Western Artists
WMA - Western Music Association
Bands
1968-1970 - "The 3Ds" - Members: David Davenport, Rick Devin, Jimmy Dorman
1971-1975 - "The Band" - Members: Lisa Beauvais, Rick Devin, Sharon Devin, Danny Hart, Eddy Kickorian
1981-1990 - "Mountain Madness" - Members: Rick Devin, Chris Irwin
1991-1995 - "The Greenbroke Band" - Members: Rick Devin, Don Pennington, J.J. Sickler, Caleb Whittington
1995-2001 - "The Eagle River Band" - Members: Rick Devin, Dennis Grieve, Don Pennington, J.J. Sickler, Caleb Whittington
2001-2005 - "The Rick Devin Band" - Members: Joe Bowman, Rick Devin, Barry Gordon, Bill Martinez, Don Pennington, Paul Sadler III
2006-2007 - "The Rick Devin Band" - Members: Rick Devin, Chet McCracken, Chris Pinnick, Maria Fernanda Ricart, Manoel da Souza
Born
July 5, 1960 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA to Pat & Jack Devin
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