I know, by looking at the stats, that our site still gets lots of hits, looking for what's been happening with RNB. It's time to fess up.
This past year, we've been on hiatus. There have been some major challenges in my life and I needed to take a break after so many years playing out. Those challenges have included the death of my first grandchild, Nevaeh, a divorce and the diagnosis of cancer. Yeah, that last one was the capper.
Any one of these things would have been enough, but together, along with all the things these problems inspire, have taken a toll on my time and energy. But that's never the end of things. I have recently been through a successful surgery and am currently cancer-free. I'm still healing from it all, but I'm in good shape. All of this has given me a new sense of purpose and hope.
RNB is starting to gear up again. Our great friend, Lou Wysocki, won't be joining us. His cover band, The Clatter, is doing well and he's focusing on that. John "Fuzz" Clinton will be taking his spot on bass.
The CD was also stalled during this time, but we're back in the studio finishing that bad boy. I KNOW you're really gonna enjoy the new CD. So stay tuned, we'll let you know when we start performing out supporting the new disc.
Thanks to all of you for your unwavering support and prayers.
We love you all!
My Cancer Year
An Emmy win for Rick
A special multimedia web presentation on the history of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" just won a national EMMY. I was fortunate enough to be involved as a designer on the project, creating the overall look. This is the first year the Emmys have awarded this category, so it's equally cool to be the first. If you love music and the history behind it, then this presentation of videos, interviews, articles and pics will enthrall and entertain. Dig it.
Find "40 Years of Respect" here
And now, something completely different
Check out this flash animation created by Editorial cartoonist, Mike Thompson (Detroit Free Press) on Detroit's mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, singing Sinatra's "My Way". I created a music track for him and sang on it as Kwame with a little digital help. If you've been following the mayor scandals, you'll find lots of laughs. Enjoy!
See the animation here
