Rick Vittallo was born in Chicago, Ill. Son of legendary guitarist and entertainer Rick Verde, (Verdi) who's accomplishments include 'The Three Suns" hit, Twilight Time, and countless others. Rick was a musical prodigy studying classical guitar with Master Richard Pick at the Chicago School of Music from the age of 9 years old. He moved to Los Angeles in the early 70's to continue his musical education. His first job in L.A. was Musical Director for Buddy Greco.By the late 70's Rick began working with his own band and developed a kind of symbiotic "thing" - and it resulted in being one of the busiest bands in L.A to this date. In the 8o's Rick worked with stars like Frank Sinatra and conducted for Engelbert Humperdinck. By the 90's Rick was working for MCA at Universal Hollywood as "Frankenstein" in the Beetle Juice Revue. 9 years at Paramount on "Frasier". 6 years on "News Radio". After 4 decades he is still living, and playing in L.A, California.

Rick has become a world-class guitarist and vocalist performing all classical, rock, pop, jazz, latin and country styles in live and recorded performances. He is currently working with Connie Stevens, The Susie Hansen Latin Band, and leading his own 10 piece bands "Ricky V" and "The King Rhythm Babies". Booking information and video of the band can be found @ www.deboisproductions.com (Go to "Bands/Ricky V").

Rick and his son are both state-of-the-art programmers, composers, arrangers, and educators. They have worked with, and learned from many of the musical greats of our time. As a guitarist, arranger and conductor, Rick Vittallo has led everything from a trio to a symphony orchestra. His solo performances with the London Philharminic are internationally well known..He is also an actor, comedian, and a Martial Artist holding a Black Belt Degree in Kenpo Karate and is currently a Black Belt Assistant Instructor at "The Advanced Academy of Martial Arts" in Mission Hills, Ca. 818-893-2239. Ricky is a second degree Black Belt. His daughter, Kali is a Black Belt at 12 years old.