Rick Saucedo

Rick Saucedo is a musician, singer, songwriter, actor, Elvis Presley tribute artist, John Lennon tribute artist, and Paul McCartney tribute artist. Rick had an increasing interest in music and he had always appreciated the music of Elvis Presley, going back to his junior high band in the '60s. In 1972, one particular song caught his attention. "Burning Love", which turned out to become the main catalyst for Saucedo and began the creation of his tribute performances to Elvis Presley. At the age of seventeen, Saucedo began performing in nightclubs and bars around Chicago. Upon joining The Ambassadors, Saucedo landed the role of Elvis in the 1978 Broadway musical Elvis-The Legend Lives. Along with Elvis' original backup group, The Jordanaires, Elvis' original drummer, D.J. Fontana, and original backup vocalist Millie Kirkham, Saucedo recreated Elvis' career. Ever since, Saucedo has been credited as one of the original Elvis tribute artists. He has been performing longer than Elvis himself did and this became Rick's full-time job before people made habits out of impersonating Elvis. Decades later, Saucedo is still considered one of the top tributes to Elvis and has never stopped entertaining. In addition from the tribute act, Rick is also an artist in his own right. He is an original songwriter who has written dozens of songs and released numerous albums between 1978 and today. He has written songs of many genres, from rock to psychedelic, to country, rockabilly, blues, gospel, and holiday. Some original songs Saucedo has never performed live, while others have become regular songs in his performances, and a few are mistaken as Elvis' own. Rick wrote his first song, "In My Mind", while in junior high in 1968. He released his first album in 1978 at the age of 23. For an extended, interactive biography - visit ricksaucedo.com The Official Facebook Fan Page of Chicago's Rick Saucedo: Singer, Songwriter, and Tribute Artist. www.ricksaucedo.com.