David Ricketts(III)
- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist David Ricketts
was born on February 15, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David
began playing the guitar in high school and started taking lessons at
age fifteen. In 1979 he moved to Los Angeles, California and got a job
as a set builder for a movie studio. It was during this time Ricketts
met fellow struggling musician David Baerwald. They began working
together in June, 1984 and formed the rock duo David & David. In 1986
they released their sole album "Boomtown." This outstanding album
garnered hugely favorable reviews from music critics and has since
become a cult favorite amongst 80s music aficionados. It also beget
the fine and haunting hit single "Welcome to the Boomtown," which
peaked at #37 on the Billboard charts. After splitting up in 1987,
Ricketts and Baerwald went on to pursue solo careers. Ricketts' failed
relationship with singer/songwriter Toni Childs inspired her acclaimed
1988 debut album "Union;" Ricketts both co-wrote and produced this
album. David collaborated with Cheryl Crow on her breakthrough smash
1993 debut album "Tuesday Night Music Club;" he co-wrote the hit songs
"Strong Enough" and "Leaving Las Vegas." His songs are featured on the
soundtracks to the films "Thelma & Louise" and "Bodies, Rest & Motion."
Moreover, David Ricketts composed the scores for the movies "Echo Park"
and "Sam and Mike."