<<<Short Bio>>>

Though RICK DEAK has spent his entire life playing guitar in bands in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio as well as touring the country as an Atlantic Records recording artist, it is the release of his debut EP “THE BLACK EP” that will introduce his true spirit and musical direction. RICK Deak’s sound has been described as “ a unique blend of Wilco and Jayhawks with some Pete Yorn”.

>>>Influences and Favorites:<<<

Jeff Buckley, AC/DC, The Verve, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, U2, Ryan Adams, Van Morrison, Pretenders, David Gray, Nina Simone, Jayhawks, Ozzy, Pete Yorn, Chris Whitley, Freedy Johnston, Wilco, Dwight Yoakam, Iron Maiden, Eagles, Slayer, Metallica, Al Green, Fleetwood Mac.

<<<Recordings>>>

__-1999- Varied Demo Recordings.

1999-Vertigogo-Vertigogo-----Rust Records

2001-Sinomatic-Sinomatic-----Atlantic Records

2001-MTV Spyder Games Soundtrack

2001-Joyride Movie Soundtrack

2015- Radio Lark- Stolen Oranges

2016- Rick Deak- The Black EP

>>>Touring [opening highlights]<<<

1999 - 2002

    AC/DC

    Alice Cooper

    Todd Rundgren

    Buckcherry

    Sammy Hagar