Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Rick now resides in St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.A.

Rick was vocalist in the Supergroup, The Best... with Joe Walsh (James Gang & The Eagles - guitar), Keith Emerson (ELP – keyboards), Simon Phillips (Toto – drums), John Entwistle (The Who - bass), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Doobie Bros. & Steely Dan – guitar).