// Biography

Rikk Beatty was born July 9th 1975 in OIympia WA. He was introduced to the guitar at the age of 13 by his friend in West Virginia "Nick Thipsingh". Rikk studied by himself for the first 2 years then took lessons for 3 years after that.

Rikk has been playing clubs since the age of 15. He has been in many bands with styles ranging from Jazz, Blues, Rock, Metal, Top 40, Instrumental, and Ambient. He has sold over 3,000 albums from his latest projects alone and has rotation time on 3 different local stations as well as many online stations worldwide.

Rikk is currently endorsed by Digitech, Dean Markley Strings, Dimarzio, Ibanez Guitars, In Tune Guitar Picks, and Scott Dixon Amplifiers and Cases among other companies.

Rikk has had several #1 hits on Peavey's website "www.broadjam.com" including a hit that was #1 for the entire website (which has thousands of bands and over 50,000 songs on it).

Rikk has opened up for many National Acts including "Cheap Trick", "April Wine", "Dio", "Great White", "Forced Entry" and has shared the stage with people such as "Jennifer Batton".

In 2004 Rikk toured to promote his new vocal album "Infinity Within" and new instrumental album "Pointing at the Moon". He will start recording his new instrumental album "Guitar Farm" very soon and will tour Western USA as well as England to promote. Keep checking back for more details!!!