Comments on: R.I.P.: Rick D. http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/ You're famous. (For Philly.) Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:05:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: scottparkerhttp://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1968 scottparker Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:03:52 +0000 http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/#comment-1968 Scotty Parker here, [long time friend of rick and was a sound man for upstairs at nick's and on occation tritone]gonna try to put together some type of memorial CD, not exactly sure what type of form it will take but if anyone is interested in helping me out or any bands that have been close to rick over the years wish to be a part of please contact me at scottparker@comcast.netthanks, Scotty Scotty Parker here,
[long time friend of rick and was a sound man for upstairs at nick's and on occation tritone]

gonna try to put together some type of memorial CD, not exactly sure what type of form it will take but if anyone is interested in helping me out or any bands that have been close to rick over the years wish to be a part of please contact me at scottparker@comcast.net

thanks,
Scotty

]]> By: Ruinedhttp://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1941 Ruined Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:56:33 +0000 http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/#comment-1941 We are planning the first of a bunch of Sundays dedicated to Rick. The first one is this Sunday, at Tritone, and from what I understand, will feature some BALLS-OUT, COCK ROCKING Rock and/or Fucking roll. No cover.Help us celebrate Rick's life. To us, he was our boss second to just simply being our friend.Kelly - staff We are planning the first of a bunch of Sundays dedicated to Rick. The first one is this Sunday, at Tritone, and from what I understand, will feature some BALLS-OUT, COCK ROCKING Rock and/or Fucking roll. No cover.

Help us celebrate Rick’s life. To us, he was our boss second to just simply being our friend.

Kelly – staff

]]> By: JPBegleyhttp://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1929 JPBegley Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:08:54 +0000 http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/#comment-1929 The year was 1984. I was in 10th grade when Dave Angel (drummer for COS) and Rick D invited me to their table to sit down for lunch. In a few weeks they had me tucking my new biker boots into my pants and armed me with compilation tapes of the greats of the day. The pranks we played at Abington High School would make another boring day at school bearable. Rick and I would spend many times together. I roadied for Stalin's Daughter (pre- Newbyles) while he helped being the Lizard Man during the Love Gutter shows. The shows in Bethlehem, PA were some of my favorites!Throughout the years I played all the venues including the Tritone (with Live Not On Evil). I remember talking to him a number of times on the phone and in person and how distraught he was when his father passed. It really affected him but he kept pushing forward helping shulbs like me get our music and words that meant so much to us out to Philadelphia throughout the years. He was witty, he had enough guts to fill any horror movie and I pray for his family's distress at this difficult time. Love ya Rick -Thank you for all the good times - John P Begley The year was 1984. I was in 10th grade when Dave Angel (drummer for COS) and Rick D invited me to their table to sit down for lunch. In a few weeks they had me tucking my new biker boots into my pants and armed me with compilation tapes of the greats of the day. The pranks we played at Abington High School would make another boring day at school bearable. Rick and I would spend many times together. I roadied for Stalin’s Daughter (pre- Newbyles) while he helped being the Lizard Man during the Love Gutter shows. The shows in Bethlehem, PA were some of my favorites!Throughout the years I played all the venues including the Tritone (with Live Not On Evil). I remember talking to him a number of times on the phone and in person and how distraught he was when his father passed. It really affected him but he kept pushing forward helping shulbs like me get our music and words that meant so much to us out to Philadelphia throughout the years. He was witty, he had enough guts to fill any horror movie and I pray for his family’s distress at this difficult time. Love ya Rick -Thank you for all the good times – John P Begley

]]> By: nico_iconhttp://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1927 nico_icon Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:57:32 +0000 http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/#comment-1927 I have known Rick on and off for years and his death makes me very sad. He was a supporter of music--punk, blues, avant-garde, jazz and even poetry. He had a good sense of humor and was great with faces.He will be sorely missed. I have known Rick on and off for years and his death makes me very sad. He was a supporter of music–punk, blues, avant-garde, jazz and even poetry. He had a good sense of humor and was great with faces.

He will be sorely missed.

]]> By: Allan Smitheehttp://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1925 Allan Smithee Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:30:06 +0000 http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/#comment-1925 yeah, never knew that barkeep's name till this unfortunate obit. He threw me out of Tritone once. (was a misunderstanding re: a drink order) Went back the next day with a gift (Bob Dylan's autobiograhpy - Chronicles) to make amends/no hard feelings. He was off that day so kept the book for myself. Every time after that he'd still serve me drinks though with an arched eyebrow. yeah, never knew that barkeep’s name till this unfortunate obit. He threw me out of Tritone once. (was a misunderstanding re: a drink order) Went back the next day with a gift (Bob Dylan’s autobiograhpy – Chronicles) to make amends/no hard feelings. He was off that day so kept the book for myself. Every time after that he’d still serve me drinks though with an arched eyebrow.

]]> By: rich khttp://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1924 rich k Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:48:06 +0000 http://www.philebrity.com/2007/04/09/rip-rick-d/#comment-1924 I remember meeting Rick back in 83 or 84 when his first band, The Social Parasites where opening for D.O.A. at Love Hall. The night was slow, and all the money went to the touring band from Vancouver. Joey from D.O.A. heard that the opener wasn't getting paid, and pealed a little cash from their small amount so Rick and his band wouldn't go home empty handed. It's obvious Rick never forgot this small kindness, because he repaid it hundreds of times over. I remember many a slow night at Nick's, where Rick would make sure we all went home with a little money, some kind words, and an extra shot of Jager. Putting together an interesting and varied night of entertainment was more important than the bottom line. Regardless of the style of music on stage(and there weren't many that Rick didn't book at one time or another), Rick embodied the age old axiom: Punk is an attitude. Nobody knew it better than Rick D. I remember meeting Rick back in 83 or 84 when his first band, The Social Parasites where opening for D.O.A. at Love Hall. The night was slow, and all the money went to the touring band from Vancouver. Joey from D.O.A. heard that the opener wasn’t getting paid, and pealed a little cash from their small amount so Rick and his band wouldn’t go home empty handed. It’s obvious Rick never forgot this small kindness, because he repaid it hundreds of times over. I remember many a slow night at Nick’s, where Rick would make sure we all went home with a little money, some kind words, and an extra shot of Jager. Putting together an interesting and varied night of entertainment was more important than the bottom line. Regardless of the style of music on stage(and there weren’t many that Rick didn’t book at one time or another), Rick embodied the age old axiom: Punk is an attitude.
Nobody knew it better than Rick D.

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