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'''David Jeffrey Ricketts''' (born February 15, 1954 in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[musician]] and [[record producer]].<ref name=PM>{{cite web|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=January 12, 1987|title=David and David, a Couple of Musical Moralists Who Look at L.A. from Down the Up Staircase|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20095402,00.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome to the Boomtown|work=45cat.com|url=http://www.45cat.com/record/am2857}}</ref> |
'''David Jeffrey Ricketts''' (born February 15, 1954 in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[musician]] and [[record producer]].<ref name=PM>{{cite web|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=January 12, 1987|title=David and David, a Couple of Musical Moralists Who Look at L.A. from Down the Up Staircase|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20095402,00.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome to the Boomtown|work=45cat.com|url=http://www.45cat.com/record/am2857}}</ref> |
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Ricketts scored hits in the mid-1980s with [[David Baerwald]] in their group [[David & David]], notably the track "[[Welcome to the Boomtown]]" from their only album ''[[Boomtown (David + David album)|Boomtown]]''.<ref name=PM/> |
Ricketts scored hits in the mid-1980s with [[David Baerwald]] in their group [[David & David|David + David]], notably the track "[[Welcome to the Boomtown]]" from their only album ''[[Boomtown (David + David album)|Boomtown]]''.<ref name=PM/> |
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His failed relationship with singer [[Toni Childs]] formed the basis for her critically acclaimed debut album, ''Union'', which Ricketts co-wrote and produced. |
His failed relationship with singer [[Toni Childs]] formed the basis for her critically acclaimed debut album, ''Union'', which Ricketts co-wrote and produced. |
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David Ricketts | |
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| Born | February 15, 1954 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Rock, folk, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
David Jeffrey Ricketts (born February 15, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American musician and record producer.[1][2]
Ricketts scored hits in the mid-1980s with David Baerwald in their group David + David, notably the track "Welcome to the Boomtown" from their only album Boomtown.[1]
His failed relationship with singer Toni Childs formed the basis for her critically acclaimed debut album, Union, which Ricketts co-wrote and produced.
He collaborated with Sheryl Crow on her debut Tuesday Night Music Club and is credited on the songs "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Strong Enough." He also produced and performed on Meredith Brooks' 1997 album, Blurring The Edges, which contained her hit "Bitch".
References
- ^ a b "David and David, a Couple of Musical Moralists Who Look at L.A. from Down the Up Staircase". People. January 12, 1987.
- ^ "Welcome to the Boomtown". 45cat.com.
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