Ricky

[Laura]

Okay everyone talks about Tommy, JY, Todd, Lawrence and even Chuck. But hello there is another on the stage. That long haired, long legged bass player. Okay now that everyone knows my view of Ricky ;)

[sherry wilson (styxie)]

OOOOOH, HE IS SUCH A HOTTY!!! I LOVE LOOKING AT HIM!! AND WOW, WHAT A TALENTED BASS PLAYER!!! HE IS VERY FLAMBOYANT ON STAGE...A STRIKING CONTRAST WITH CHUCK'S MORE LAID BACK APPROACH ON STAGE!! THE MAN HAS SERIOUS TALENT. AND YOU LUCKY GIRLIE, YOU...YOU GOT TO PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND HIM!! OOOH, I BE JEALOUS!! YOU GO GIRL!!

[Ciana]

Here's a really embarrassing story. :) Last year, before the guys did a show at the Smirnoff Music Centre (now the SuperPages.com Center) at Fair Park here in Dallas, I sent Todd a message talking about how much I wanted to meet all the guys. (Unfortunately, they didn't do the meet and greet thing like they usually do after the shows.) Anyway, I mentioned all the guys by name, including Chuck (who wasn't there that night), but I totally forgot about Ricky! :( When I realized my oversight, I was sooooo embarrassed and felt like a total doofus, lol. I hoped Todd wouldn't share my message with the other guys! :D

I don't know that much about Ricky, except for the stuff on his StyxWorld bio. I do know that he grew up in a small town in Northern California... I grew up in a town in Oklahoma, so I guess we have that in common. I guess I just find the other guys more interesting, somehow.

I do agree with Sherry that he is very mobile onstage. He's always moving around, just like Tommy and JY. Chuck moves around a little bit, but not like Ricky. I do admire his playing.

[Laura]

http://www.rickyphillips.com/index.php

Here's the link to his web site. Lot's of pictures and stuff.

[MiaHalliwell]

Ricky seems pretty cool. Quiet but cool. I got a couple of pics of him looking at me during a show. I love bands who interact with their audience. It is definately something that sets bands ahead of others and Ricky does interact.

[Laura]

A year ago I was 10th row(ish) and could actually see how much Styx interacts with the audience. I knew then I needed to get closer to the stage. The whole band are great with the audience. Even Todd as he can, haha!

[Debra Miller]

Hi, Laura! I think Ricky is absolutely adorable, and the pic that you posted is beautiful! I know that Styx likes to keep their personal lives personal, but do you know if he's married? Just curious. Also, you guys are right--he's all over the stage and interacts with with not only the audience but the rest of the band as well.

[Laura]

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