Rick Saucedo began his singing career in 1972 at the age of seventeen.  At this time he and his band, “The Ambassadors” worked nightly at many local clubs and lounges.  As people began to take notice of this young, talented “Elvis impersonator” he was approached by larger venues.  In 1977 Rick performed at the Cabaret in Winnipeg, Canada.  From there he was asked to star in the Broadway play, “The Legend Lives On” in 1978.  He performed six nights a week for five months, never using a stand-in.  He helped arrange the music for the title song, “The Legend Lives On”.  Elvis’ background vocal group, the Jordanaires accompanied Rick in the play as well as D.J. Fontana, Elvis’ drummer.  In 1979 Rick played the Stardust in Las Vegas, again accompanied by The Jordanaires and D. J. Fontana.

           In 1998 Rick performed as a solo act at the Alahambra Theatre in Aruba.  He played nightly to a full house for a month. Upon his return to the states, Rick began performing with “tracks”.  Not only does Rick enjoy performing to his own customized tracks but most venues prefer this type of show as well.  Rick’s audience appreciates the close interaction that performing with tracks allows.  For larger venues and festivals Rick performs with a live band.

         Music came naturally to Rick in many forms.  As well as singing, Rick mastered guitar, bass, keyboards, drum, sitar and more.  This talent led him to song writing.  His greatest writing influence came from The Beatles.  To date he has written almost fifty songs ranging from rock, country, gospel, love songs, tribute songs, Christmas and even psychedelic.  His 1978 album, “Heaven Was Blue”, a surreal, psychedelic masterpiece is collected worldwide and is sought after by collectors.  In 2008 an original copy of Heaven Was Blue sold for $1,500.00.  In 1998 Rick produced the “Memphis I’m Coming Home” CD.  The original Jordanaires sing background giving the songs a heavy Elvis feel.  This CD is now in its’ second printing.                                     

Recording original music as well as his favorite cover tunes keeps Rick busy recording on a regular basis.  Realizing there are many fans who still remember the early days when Rick performed with The Ambassadors, he has recorded many songs with The Ambassadors.     

            Fans have always enjoyed the balance between Rick’s impeccable Elvis style as well as his own original talent he incorporates into his shows.  Rick’s creativity flows no matter what type of show he is performing.  He has pioneered effects from his smoke-filled American Trilogy rendition; copied by national acts, to being the first to direct and perform elaborate Halloween shows.  He has acted in the 1989 film Elvis Stories written and directed by Ben Stiller and starring John Cusack and Mike Myers. In 2002, Rick sang the National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox.

His creative talents have not gone unnoticed.  He was voted “Best Male Entertainer” in the reader’s poll of the Suburban Nitelife Magazine in 2001. In 2003 he was awarded “Best Solo Performer”, by the readers of the Suburban Nitelife Magazine. Rick was again voted “Best Solo Performer” by Suburban Nitelife Magazine in 2006 and 2007.

As well as performing over one hundred shows a year for clubs, private parties, theatres and festivals, Rick stays busy writing and recording.

updated:  4/08

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