Rikki started his career in Fuerterventura in 2003 after a bet with another tribute which took him to the stage for a 15 min stint after which he was offered three shows knowing he didn’t have the material Rikki spent the next six months preparing his own unique show. With the help of other artist like Dave Stevens, Kenny Dene ( ex Mindbenders) Frank Young (ex Hermans Hermits) he had the help of the best on the Island . From there he went on to work 7 nights a week all over the Island with private parties in the daytime. Early 2005 headed for the uk to see if his show would work there it was January and things were very quiet so he headed out to the USA . .
Rikki first started with his Elvis tribute at Legends, Fuerteventura where I had the pleasure of working with him and watching him grow into a true professional. ( Kenny Dene ex Mindbenders )
A show not to be missed, a tribute with a difference very entertaining, fantastic voice . ( Pete ‘Hutch’- UK Away, Lanzarotes best station)
Las Vegas & Hawaii
Landing in Las Vegas Rikki performed twice before heading out to Hawaii were he ran into a fantastic Hawaiian band at the Out Rigger hotel were Rikki regularly played to a full house wearing the outfit that Elvis wore in Blue Hawaii. He sang hits like Rock-a-Hoola and Can't help falling in love. Because of work permits Rikki he had to leave he is still in contact with the Hawaiian band and hopes to return one day.
On his return to the uk Rikki`s career took of working many different venues around the uk whilst Supporting Bernard Manning in summer seasons(2005)(2006) at The Royal Windsor Blackpool by request of the legend himself. Bernard said Rikki has a fantastic voice and I fully recommend his show. (If he was S..T! I would tell you). Bernard gave Rikki a Rolex watch and a hand written letter which was a testimonial to Rikki a copy can be found to your right. Rikki had two appearances on TV with Bernard before he passed away , Rikki said he will always be a legend and sadly missed . Whilst in the uk Rikki also put together the Viva Las Vegas show including Karl Benidict , Dene Fransis and Mickie Haynes a very popular show that travelled the uk .
Tristan da cunha
The worlds remostest inhabited island
In january 2006 Rikki goes back to his roots to help with the celebrations its been 500 years since the discovery of Tristan da Cunha the dance hall is packed out with residents and visitors for this the first ever tribute to Elvis on the island. The Governor of these fantastic British Islands thanked Rikki (the only Tristan related Elvis tribute in the world) for his show and the donation of a brand new P.A. system with a speech made up of Elvis song titles.
Rikki goes back to his roots, his mother left in an evacuation in 1961.
Early 2007 Rikki headed to the Costa Blanca staying in El campello Rikki became very popular working all over the Costa Blanca appearing in the Costa Blanca news , The Round town news, The Inland trader , and many local magazines with an interview on the Costa Blanca radio station (OCI) with the infamous Eric Taylor (ET) ending the season with a tv appearance on Benidorm unpacked. When he then returned to the uk brining the Viva Las Vegas show back to life whilst also doing his own thing with his new band the Hound dogz . After a fantastic winter with all concerned Rikki headed back to the Costa Blanca for thee weeks completing fifteen shows before making his way to Menorca to start a six month contract with Spains biggest entertainment agency Romantic where since being there he has worked many venues around the Island having only one day off in every 14 Rikki is continuing to be very popular in Menorca and will end his contract on the 31st October and will return the 1st may 2009 to start a new contract which he has just signed.
Now the winter awaits watch this space
Rikki in a News Paper
