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Big Ric

This was a rock group formed in 1982 in Los Angeles, California, by lead singer Joel Porter.

Releasing their album, Big Ric, they managed to see success with the single “Take Away” in 1983 when they reached No. 91 in the US chart.

The members Bud Harner and John Pondel were also members of Bud Harner’s band Uncle Festive that were a band in their own right as well as backing Barry Manilow throughout the 1980s.

Members

  • Joel Porter (vocals)
  • Bud Harner (drums, percussion, vocals)
  • John Pondel  (guitar, vocals)
  • Kevin DiSimone  (keyboards, vocals)

Big Ric recordings
Take Away (Bud Harner/John Pondel/Kevin DiSimone)
Scotti Brothers ZS4 04084-3

Sources:

  1. http://www.top40db.net/Find/Artist.asp?ID=4765&Match=Big%20Ric
  2. http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/760263
  3. http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,52496,00.html
  4. http://www.destinationbride.com/book/print/1788
  5. http://www.taxi.com/transmitter/0412/headlineB0412.html