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Artist Biography For Rick Ruskin

Rick Ruskin Started Playing Guitar In 1962 And In Just One Year Became A Respected Professional Musician In His Native Detroit Michigan. In 1964 While Still In Jr. High School He Was Chosen To Open The Bill For The Blues And Gospel Master Reverend Gary Davis At Detroit's Legendary Retort Coffee House. This Engagement Resulted In A Fast And Permanent Friendship With The Master Blues Ragtime And Gospel Guitarist. Rev. Davis Was So Taken By The Young Ruskin's Skill And Eagerness That He Invited Rick To Spend That Summer With Him At His Long Island Home. By The End Of The Summer Davis Stopped Teaching Rick New Material And Told Him "It's Time You Started Paying Attention To Your Own Music." Ruskin Has Been Doing That Ever Since.

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