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Rick Rhodes

Rick Rhodes is well-known as the music composer/producer/director who won many Emmy Awards to his works such as Michael J. Fox's TV Comedy "Family Ties" (NBC Network) and "Guiding Light" (CBS Network). His compositions has been used on many TV Program; "Friends" (NBC), "Melrose Place" (Fox) and "General Hospital". The song "Live It Up" featured on the movie "True Lies" (1994) is his composition.

His songs are recorded by Patti Austin, Daiane Schuur, Tom Scott, Bill Champlin, Joey Scarbury and many more. In addition, you must remember that he is one of talented recording artist in the Adult Contemporary Music scene. Rick Rhodes released 2 original albums featuring many good musicians as below. However, we will not have another wonderful album in spite that he planned to release it around Summer of 2004 after he had a malignant brain tumor removed on September 5th, 2003. It is with great sadness that we must share the news that Rick passed away on November 2, 2005. Rick had high hopes of his recovery and vowed to get his life back. We should know that Rick fought very bravely. Rick will live forever in the wonderful music he made.

 

REMARKS: You can get more detailed information about Rick Rhodes at RICK RHODES OFFICIAL WEB.

• NOW YOU SEE IT

• Label : Polystar (PSCW-5047)
• Release Date: April 25, 1994
• Producers: Chieli Minucci and himself
• Musicians:
  • Guitars: Chieli Minucci
  • Keyboards: Steve Skinner
  • Piano: Don Grusin
  • Bass: Brian Bromberg
  • Sax: Tom Scott, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz
  • Percussion: Steve Reid
  • Background Vocals: Lynn Scott, Phil Perry
• Tracks:
  1. Now You See It
  2. Rumors
  3. Let's Be Lovers Again
  4. Promise In The Dark
  5. Lies
  6. Guardian Angel
  7. People Like Us
  8. Tropical Postcard
  9. Don't Throw In All Away
  10. The First Move

• INDIAN SUMMER

• Label : Polystar (PSCW-5319)
• Release Date: Sep. 25, 1995
• Producers: Chieli Minucci and himself
• Musicians:
  • Guitars: Chieli Minucci
  • Keyboards: Steve Skinner
  • Piano: Don Grusin
  • Bass: Brian Bromberg
  • Sax: Bob Sheppard, Michael Brecker, Boney James, Jay Beckenstein, Tom Scott, Richard Elliot
  • Trumpet: Tony Guerrero, Ron King, Bill Armstrong
  • Trombone: Nick Lane
  • Percussion: Steve Reid
  • Background Vocals: Tiffany, Lynn Scott, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin
• Tracks:
  1. Unconditional Love
  2. Deep In The Night
  3. Hold Me
  4. I On U
  5. Eurotica
  6. Hotstage Of Love
  7. Indian Summer
  8. Here Comes Another Fool
  9. King Of Hearts
  10. Touch Of Heaven

• DEEP IN THE NIGHT

• Label : Award Records, USA (65252 80001 2)
• Release Date: Feburary 10, 1998
• Producers: Chieli Minucci and himself
• Musicians:
  • Guitars: Chieli Minucci
  • Keyboards: Steve Skinner
  • Piano: Don Grusin
  • Bass: Brian Bromberg
  • Sax: Bob Sheppard, Michael Brecker, Boney James, Jay Beckenstein
  • Trumpet: Tony Guerrero, Ron King, Bill Armstrong
  • Trombone: Nick Lane
  • Percussion: Steve Reid
  • Background Vocals: Lynn Scott, Tiffany, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin 
• Tracks
  1. I On U
  2. Eurotica
  3. Deep In The Night
  4. Hostage Of Love
  5. Touch Of Heaven
  6. King Of Hearts
  7. Unconditional Love
  8. Hold Me
  9. People Like Us
  10. Indian Summer
   

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