Rick Vito
Rick Vito (born October 13, 1949 in Darby , Pennsylvania ) is an American guitarist .
He made a name for himself primarily in the area of the blues , but he also enjoys working in other areas and with other artists. In the 1970s he played four albums with John Mayall . From 1987 to 1992 he was temporarily guitarist with the band Fleetwood Mac , where he and Billy Burnette replaced Lindsey Buckingham , who was temporarily not in the band .
You can also hear Rick Vito on several albums by singers such as Bob Seger , Todd Rundgren , John Prine , Jackson Browne , Bonnie Raitt , or Roger McGuinn .
In 2002 he was awarded the Ravensburger Kupferle .
In 2008 there was a renewed collaboration with Mick Fleetwood , whom Vito accompanied in his newly founded Mick Fleetwood Blues Band. Mainly songs from the early (blues) years by Fleetwood Mac , but also some new compositions by Vito, were played.
Discography
- 1992 King Of Hearts
- 1998 Pink & Black
- 2001 Lucky Devils
- 2001 Crazy Cool
- 2003 Band Box Boogie
- 2004 Rattlesnake Shake (D; 12 tracks)
- 2005 Rattlesnake Shake (USA; 11 tracks)
- 2006 Talk That Talk
- 2008 Blue Again! Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat. Rick Vito (2 CD)
- 2009 Lucky In Love - Best Of
- 2010 Blue Again! Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat. Rick Vito (Live DVD)
- 2014 Mojo On My Side
Web links
- Works by and about Rick Vito in the catalog of the German National Library
- Official website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Vito, Rick |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American guitarist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 13, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Darby , Pennsylvania |