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About Rick Devin
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Rick Devin
by Carl Cunningham
“My musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past three decades, yet regardless of the environment or the trends, I have always tried to just be ‘myself’. Whether I was playing cowboy music around a campfire, or creating crossover techno in a studio somewhere, my music is always motivated by where my mind, heart and soul are at that time.” – Rick Devin
From crooning Americana cowboy to classic rocker to ambient, pop instrumentalist, Rick Devin has just about done it all.
Now entering his fourth decade as a working musician, having played thousands of gigs in a multitude of countries on four continents and performing with some of music’s biggest names, Rick followed up his 2008 triple-GRAMMY Entry, “Old School – Hits of the 60s & 70s”, with “Arcadia - A Return to Distant Lands”, a 2010 double-GRAMMY Entry and his second foray into ambient, pop instrumental and World music.
Born in Massachusetts in 1960, Rick’s childhood was filled with family sing-a-longs and music. Rick started playing guitar at nine years old and had written over two dozen original songs by the age of 13. He began performing with the junior high stage band and played shows locally with his own five-piece band.
Rick’s music career began to take off in the early 1980's when he made his first television appearance as a guest on “The Glen Campbell Christmas Special”. He then became a “Cowboy Singer” and developed a family oriented acoustic campfire show in 1985. As the 90s came along, Rick formed two bands and toured the western United States. Five years later, Rick joined Michael Martin Murphey at WestFest. Together they opened “The Singing Cowboy Ranch” in Nathrop, Colorado in 2001, the same year Rick was nominated for WMA “Entertainer of the Year.”
Since 1982, Rick Devin has won, or been nominated for, numerous music industry and songwriter awards and has opened for, or performed alongside with Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn, Joe Cocker, Pat and Debbie Boone, Minnie Pearl, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger, Bill Miller, Suzy Bogguss, and Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) and countless other influential and well known musical acts.
Rick is currently recording his 9th solo CD project "Old School - 2", featuring Chris Pitman (Guns N' Roses current keyboardist), Chet McCracken (former Doobie Brothers and Joe Walsh drummer), Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Guns N' Roses lead guitarist) and Chris Pinnick (former lead guitarist with Chicago and Three Dog Night) among others.
Whatever musical phase of life that he’s in, Rick Devin has given the music world his best since taking the stage in 1972. As he prepares to record his ninth solo album, Rick’s future music is sure to be as expansive and grand as the American West he loves so much, and as fantastical and inspiring as the distant lands of his recent ambient, pop instrumental releases.
Whether you are a fan of Rick Devin’s Cowboy music, his classic rock releases or his ethereal and awe-inspiring World music, we all eagerly await what new musical directions and adventures this veteran melody maker, multi-instrumentalist and master balladeer will take us on in the future.
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[Carl Cunningham is a Texas based freelance music journalist who has written biographies and feature stories about artists such as Elton John, Neil Young, Tracy Byrd, Foo Fighters, Little Richard, Dido, Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, Merle Haggard, Janis Joplin's band Big Brother & the Holding Co., Chuck Berry and many more.]Tracy Byrd, Foo Fighters, Little Richard, Dido, Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, Merle Haggard, Janis Joplin's band Big Brother & the Holding Co., Chuck Berry and many more.
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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, Performer, Vocals, Back 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, Performer, Vocals, Back Vocals , Instrumentation
2003 “Cowboy Classics” - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, 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, Arranger, Instrumentation
2007 “Old School - Hits Of The 60s & 70s " - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Arranger, Vocals, Back Vocals , Instrumentation
2007 “Oasis Rock & Roots Vol. 5” Various Artists - CD - Oasis Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Arranger, Performer: Song: Track 14. California Dreamin'
2008 “Arcadia - A Return To Distant Lands " - CD - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Composer, Instrumentation
2011 “Nowhere Man (feat. Chris Pitman)" - Single - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Arranger, Instrumentation, Vocals, Back Vocals
2011 “Tush (feat. Ron Bumblefoot Thal)" - Single - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Arranger, Instrumentation, Vocals, Back Vocals
2011 “Black Magic Woman (feat. Chet McCracken)" - Single - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Arranger, Instrumentation, Vocals
2011 “Layla (feat. Chris Pinnick)" - Single - Red Cloud Records
Credits: Rick Devin – Producer, Performer, Engineer, Arranger, Instrumentation, Vocals, Back Vocals
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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
1981 “Rodji Music”
Commercial Radio Jingle
Credits: Rick Devin – Music: Composer, Author, Arranger, Performer, Instrumentation
Songs: "Rodji Music - 1" , Words & Music By: Rick Devin, 1981,
Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 1981 ASCAP
1981 “Rodji Music”
Commercial Radio Jingle
Credits: Rick Devin – Music: Composer, Author, Arranger, Performer, Instrumentation
Songs: "Rodji Music - 2 " , Words & Music By: Rick Devin, 1982, Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 1982 ASCAP
1983 “Warren Miller's - Ski Time”
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
1999 “The Colorado Trail Foundation”
Promotional Advertising Film for Non-Profit Organization
Credits: Rick Devin – Music: Arranger, Performer, Instrumentation
Songs: "Colorado Trail" , P.D., Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 2000 ASCAP
2001 “Michael Martin Murphey's Singing Cowboy Ranch”
Travel Channel - Television Commercial
Credits: Rick Devin – Music: Arranger, Performer, Instrumentation
Songs: "Colorado Trail" , P.D., Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 2000 ASCAP
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 - Song: "Night Rider's Lament" , Words & Music By: Michael Burton,
Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 2001 ASCAP, Animal Handler, Set Design
2004 “We need hobbies”
Feature Film by Matthias Luthardt, Berlin-Babelsberg Productions, Germany
Credits: Rick Devin – Music: Arranger, Performer, Instrumentation
Song: "Oh, Susanna", Words & Music By: Steven Collins Foster, 1860, P. D.,
Performance & Arrangement By: Rick Devin, Buffalo Peak Publishing Co. © 2003 ASCAP. International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2004, Nomination "Silver Wolf Award"
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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 International Filmfestival - Amsterdam - Silver Wolf Award - 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
2009 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2010 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2010 Grammy Awards Best Pop Instrumental Album - Entry
2010 Grammy Awards Best Pop Instrumental Performance - Entry
2011 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
2012 Grammy Awards Best Pop Duo/Group Performance - Two Entries
2012 Grammy Awards Best Rock Performance - Two Entries
2012 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAPlus Award -Winner
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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
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
2007-2010 -
Collaborations
with: Chet McCracken, Chris Pinnick, Alvaro Socci
2010-Current - Collaborations with: Chet McCracken, Chris Pinnick, Chris Pitman, Ron Bumblefoot Thal & Joe Musella.
Born
July 5, 1960 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA to Pat & Jack Devin
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