Richard Finch, Producer/Arranger
Richard Finch, Producer/Arranger
Newark, OH
R&B/Soul / Pop / Classic Rock
| Status | MadPod interview with Shadoe Steele: http://www.madpod.com/show/2008/06/06/rick-finch-founding-member-kc-the-sunshine-band/ |
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Rick Finch is renowned worldwide as the co-founder / bassist / songwriter / producer of the 1970's mega-group "KC and the Sunshine Band" - but today, he's probably best known for his work 'behind the scenes,' carrying on his legacy of excellence in the studio on projects such as the Mike Myers/Austin Powers "Goldmember" soundtrack and "Me, MySelf and I" for R&B superstar, Beyonce.
With a loyal worldwide following of both long-time and new fans, the music that Rick had a hand in creating lives on, now more than 30 years later. The music industry has been generous as well, bestowing numerous accolades, awards and nominations:
With a loyal worldwide following of both long-time and new fans, the music that Rick had a hand in creating lives on, now more than 30 years later. The music industry has been generous as well, bestowing numerous accolades, awards and nominations:
Voting member of NARAS (the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) - "The Grammys"
Sales of over 100 million records worldwide.
SIX GOLD SINGLES: (Please Don't Go, Get Down Tonight, That's The Way (I Like It), (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty, I'm Your Boogie Man, Keep It Comin' Love
ONE PLATINUM SINGLE: I'm Your Boogie Man
THREE GOLD ALBUMS: KC and the Sunshine Band, Part 3, The Best of KC and the Sunshine Band
FOUR PLATINUM ALBUMS: KC and the Sunshine Band, Part 3, Who Do Ya Love, Do You Wanna Go Party
ONE DOUBLE PLATINUM ALBUM: Part 3
GRAMMY AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
1975: WINNER - Best R&B Song (writers award) - Where is the Love
1978: WINNER - Album Producer of the Year (collaborative project) - "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack
1978: WINNER - Album of the Year (collaborative project) - "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack
1975: NOMINATION - Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance By A Group (Get Down Tonight)
1975: NOMINATION - Best New Artist (KC and the Sunshine Band)
1975: NOMINATION - Best R&B Song "writers award" (Get Down Tonight)
1975: NOMINATION - Best R&B Song "writers award" (That's The Way [I Like It])
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
1975: WINNER - Best New Group
1976: NOMINATION - Best R&B Vocal Performance By A Group (Shake Your Booty)
1977: NOMINATION - Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Group (Keep It Comin' Love)
1977: NOMINATION - Best R&B Vocal Performance By A Group (Keep It Comin' Love)
DISCO MUSIC AWARDS: Best Mixed Group
JUNO AWARDS (CANADA): Best International Group (Shake Your Booty)
Today, Rick continues his commitment to excellence by working with and producing amazing new artists looking to leave their own music legacy, as well as developing high profile media projects for private and publicly held corporations. With a retro radio show in development, an autobiography in the works and several music festivals in production, Rick is blissfully busy and brings his industry background, exuberance, technical expertise and passion to every artist and project.
So if you are an artist looking for a professional hand in the creation of your next CD from both a music and artist development standpoint and you also have a passion to win in the music business, Rick would love to hear from you!
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