Artist description Rich Ellis is a singer/songwriter and guitarist. A talented, diverse musician, he can play bass,drums and also produces his own music.

Music Style Rock, Pop

Musical Influences Beatles, Rush, Led Zep,Yes, Triumph, Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Beck, Neil Young, Pat Travers, Scorpions, Boston, Richie Blackmore, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, STP, Steven Curtis Chapman

Similar Artists Tonic, Oasis, Bon Jovi

Artist History Rich began playing in band at the age of ten and went on to study Jazz at the University of North Texas. During college and thru the mid 80s Rich played in Crossrox and Roulette, cover bands opening for the likes of Eric Johnson, Lightning, and Jam Scam. As the 80s closed Rich began working in the studio doing sound beds and recording original music. This led to the forming of Big Picture an original/cover band that played Deep Ellum in Dallas in the early 90s. After some member changes Big Picture became The Zen YoYos which released a CD: Planet Earth Again? on Real Deal Records playing Dallas clubs such as Trees, Club Dada, Galaxy Club and others until breaking up because of creative and personal differences in 1997. Since then due to advanced technology, Rich has written and produced many songs from his home.

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drums

Albums Zen Yoyos - Planet Earth Again

Location Dallas, Texas - USA

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