Rick Rhodes

American TV, film composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, based in Los Angeles, CA. Died in 2005. He won six Emmy Awards in his career. Rick Rhodes has been working as musiccomposer, producer and director and has over the years who won many Emmy Awards to his works such as Michael J. Fox’s TV Comedy “Family Ties” (NBC Network) and “Guiding Light” (CBS Network). His compositions has been used on many TV Program; “Friends” (NBC), “Melrose Place” (Fox) and “General Hospital”. The song “Live It Up” featured on the movie “True Lies” (1994) is his composition. Beside the filmwork he has released a couple of albums featuring an allstar lineup of west coast musicians. His songs are recorded by Patti Austin, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott, Bill Champlin, Joey Scarbury and many more. In addition, you must remember that he is one of talented recording artist in the Adult Contemporary Music scene. Rick Rhodes released 2 original albums featuring many good musicians as below. However, we will not have another wonderful album in spite that he planned to release it around Summer of 2004 after he had a malignant brain tumor removed on September 5th, 2003. It is with great sadness that we must share the news that Rick passed away on November 2, 2005. Rick had high hopes of his recovery and vowed to get his life back. We should know that Rick fought very bravely. Rick will live forever in the wonderful music he made.