Rick Formosa
| Ric Formosa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Riccardo Formosa |
| Also known as | Rick Formosa |
| Born | 1 September 1954 |
| Origin | Rome, Italy |
| Genres | pop, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instruments | Slide guitar, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Associated acts | Little River Band |
Riccardo "Ric" Formosa (born 1 September 1954) is an Italian-born Australian musician and composer. He was the lead guitarist for pop band Little River Band from 1975 to 1976 and recorded their first two albums, Little River Band and After Hours.
Riccardo Formosa was born in Rome, Italy but grew up in Montreal, Canada. He migrated to Australia in 1974 and worked as a music arranger and studio musician. He joined Australian pop group Little River Band shortly after arriving in Australia.
Original Little River Band (LRB) lead guitarist, Graham Davidge, played only on LRB's first recording session, a cover of The Everly Brothers' song "When Will I Be Loved". Formosa replaced Davidge shortly after.
Formosa played on the first two LRB albums, Little River Band and After Hours. For the latter he wrote the song "Bourbon Street" and co-wrote "Another Runaway" with fellow member Beeb Birtles. Formosa toured Australia with Little River Band, playing 311 shows in 1975–1976. He was replaced by David Briggs in August 1976.
On 19 August 1980, Formosa joined an ensemble of pop artists in a memorial concert for Andrew Durant (ex-Stars' guitarist-songwriter who had died earlier that year). Formosa played slide guitar, guitar and piano. A live double-LP, The Andrew Durant Memorial Concert, was released on Mushroom Records in 1980.
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