Rick's played in various rock, jazz and blues bands since age 15, and now resides, teaches, writes and plays in the Philadelphia area, including holding down the drum chair and driving the rhythm section for blues-drenched, horn-enriched, legendary award-winning Jersey band Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe.
"I am so impressed with Rick Lawton, an excellent player and teacher...Rick is setting a high standard for drumming in the 21st century!" Dom Famularo, Drumming's Global Ambassador