Grew up in Newport, RI in a musical family of eleven children. Studied musical theater at Boston University and San Diego State. Toured the US, Canada, and Jamaica with the Sisters of Soul vocal group. Collaborated with R&B, jazz, and alternative artists in Chicago. Co-founded SWAG in 2010 and is the featured vocalist for Los Radiators.
A fingerstyle acoustic guitarist since childhood and founding member of Los Radiators for over 25 years. Key member of SWAG. By day, Ric is a professor at UNM Medical School and endocrinologist at the Albuquerque VA Medical Center.