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Members: Rick McKay - Lead Vocals & Guitar / John Standen - Double Bass / Ben Cooper - Drums

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Rick McKay
Rayleigh, ESS, UK        Country / Country Rock / Rockabilly

Bio

RICK McKAY: The Story So Far....

Having learned to play guitar at 9 years old Rick went on to make his first live appearance at the age of 11 as part of an instrumental duo. After playing lead guitar in a number of bands while still at school he eventually started his own band, The Silhouettes.

1987 saw the release of Rick's first record. It was a 7-inch E.P. (extended play) single, which contained 4 of Rick's own songs. In the same year he was offered the role of “Young Elvis” in th...

Songs

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Honky Tonk Rock
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Are You Trying To Tell Me Somet...
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Are You Trying To Tell Me Something
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Looking For A Future
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Looking For A Future
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What She's Doing Now
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What She's Doing Now

Comments

Kristina Coia
Kristina Coia: Thanks so much for joining my fanlist! I hope you will keep checking in for my new blogs, songs, and more! All the best to you! Kristina  Feb 25
Lonerock - Scandinavian Country That Rocks!!
Lonerock - Scandinavian Country ...: Hi Rick! Thank you so much for signing up as a fan - we really appreciate it!! It means a lot to us. Best wishes from Denmark. Lonerock  Nov 30
joyce lee
joyce lee: great singing my friend  Feb 08
Atkinsman
Atkinsman: Great country music Rick. Tell your dad that I enjoyed listening to you and became a fan of yours. I like to play in the style of Chet Atkins, cgp and I love finger picking like that of Tommy Emmanuel, cgp and Doyle D...  Jan 26
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison: MERCY!  Jan 20
jackmckay94
jackmckay94: Hay daddy.....contacted a few possible fans for you and put2 tune pacs on my friends facebooks.... Also the videos don't load.....might want to take a look  Jan 16
CanEHdianClassics
CanEHdianClassics: Well. Howdy guys,,I just faved your tune..' ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL ME SOMETHING' It is a nice tune..thanks!  Jan 12
Rick McKay
Rick McKay: Welcome to Hicksville Rick. The Hicksville Team.  Jan 09

Press

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"What a smashing night Rick McKay gave us. Terrific guitarist, nice songs and lots of music we could dance to."
—  Tony Austin, Pardners CMC

Chart Position

Country charts
for Rayleigh, ESS, UK.

Artist Stats

Fans: 657
Song Plays: 2887
Visits: 3527
Video Plays: 390
Widget Hits: 113291

Status

Status: Rick hits Number One in the country charts for the second time!!

Blog

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Rick McKay Leaves Number Nine
Jan 09, 2010 at 07:06 AM
After seven months as lead guitarist with Paul Ansell's Number Nine, Rick has decided to leave the band. The original plan had been for him to stay with Number Nine as well as playing with Hot Doggin'. The trio's recent recording deal with Foot Tapping Records means Rick will need to dedicate more time to the project, which would in turn have ha...

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