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VIP Vittallo Independent Productions

 

 

January 2010Present (3 years 11 months) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rick-Vittallo/238196993226?id=238196993226&sk=app

 

Entertainment, Music Production, Live Musical Performances, Concerts,  Recording , Special Events, Charts, Arranging, Virtual Resumes, Websites, Website Management, Talent Scout, Education and much more.  For more information or to book our services contact us at vittallo@aol.com

 

 

 

 

Recording and Live Performance

Hal Blaine

January 1964Present (49 years 11 months)

Greater Los Angeles Area

 

To the left  is a picture of "The Wrecking Crew" after a live to CD performance at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood posing with a bulldoser.  It was parked outside of the club to honor the "Wrecking Crew."  The band consisted of Hollywoods finest Hal Blaine on Drums, Don Randi on Keyboards, Carol Kaye on Bass, Rick Vittallo on Guitar, Nancy Sinatra sat in for a few songs, and the list goes on.  It was a magical unforgettable evening and a huge honor for Rick to share the stage with such ledgends.

 

"Iconic drummer of the original "Wrecking Crew," my Godfather, educator, and friend. Uncle Hal Blaine, has taught me the ins and outs, ups and downs, and to have a deep respect of all aspects of the music industry in both recording and live performance. He is the most influential presence in my life. My appreciation and love for him is eternal."

-Rick Vittallo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connie Stevens

Shane Productions

 

January 19802012 (32 years) Bel Air, Ca.

Musical Director, Guitarist, Vocalist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Musical Director/Conductor/Guitarist

Engelbert Humperdinck

 

January 1984December 1987 (4 years)

Conductor Musical Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guitarist

Frank Sinatra

 

January 1980December 1985 (6 years)

Guitarist under direction of Joe Parnello.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Work Experience

Musical Director/Conductor

Buddy Greco

 

January 1975December 1978 (4 years)

Musical Director

 

  

The Wrecking Crew

at the Baked Potato

Watch premier now.

"The Wrecking Crew"- Trailer

Arranger / Conductor / Musical Director

Engelbert Humperdink

Connie Stevens

David Foster

Celine Dion

The Supremes

The Drifters

The Platters

Hal Blaine

Buddy Greco

Vic Caesar

Jim Bailey

Glen Scarpelli

Jimmy Nuzzo Orchestra

 

  

Tours, Live Performances and Recordings

Frank Sinatra

Burt Bachrach

Sammie Davis Jr.

Engelbert Humperdinck

Connie Stevens

Cher

Greg Allman

Barbi Benton

Cyd Charise & Tony Martin

Chubby Checker

The L.A. Raiders Band

John Davidson

Johnny Desmond

Fats Domino

Robbie Nevelle

Linda Ronstandt

Lola Falana

The Gold Diggers

Paul Anka

Chuck Mangione

Woody Herman

Stan Keton

Jermaine Jackson

Pia Zadora

Mike Costley

John Townsend

Celine Dion

Al B Sure

 

 

 

Comedians

Bob Hope

John Lovitz

Don Rickels

Jerry Van Dyke

George Gobel

Norm Cosby

Fred Travalena

Henny Youngman

Johnny Dark

John Byner

Phil Hartman

Jerry Lewis

Jim Stafford

 

Network Television /  Cable

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

Frasier-10 years. on the House Band for the multi Emmy Award Winning Sitcom at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.  Starring Kelsey Grammer

  

News Radio-6 years was Leader, Musical Director, Guitarist and Vocalist for the sitcom, starring Phil Hartmand and John Lovitz with comiedian Alan Murray at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

Bill Champlain

Max Weinberg

Mindy Abair

Buddy Rich

Susie Hansen Latin Band

J.P. Morgan

Jerry Lee Lewis

Lorna Luft

Trina Lopez

Barbara McNair

Ronnie Milsap

Wayne Newton

Joe Parnello

Art Pepper

BootsRandolf

Joe Roccisano

The Temptations

Dionne Warwick

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans

Bobby Vinton

The Coasters

Mel Torme

Sheri Lewis

Wayne Cochran

Sally Kellerman

The Wrecking Crew

 

 

 

  

Becker-Pilot and First Season on the House Band.  Scheduling conflicts moved the band to News Radio sitcom while playinf Frasier.   Becker Starring  Ted Danson

The sitcom years all started on Cheers, starring Ted Danson.  Rick felt honored to be a part of many years of excellence in entertainment.

  

Evening Shade-Pilot and First Season sharing the stage with Roger Clinton starring Bert Renolds.

    

 Jack and Jill-Pilot, music production and supervision, live band appearience and performance.  Starring Amanda Peet and Ivan Sergei.

 

 Voltron-Guitar on opening and closing intro, pilot and many episodes.

 

  

Love Boat-Pilot and First Season.

  

Captain and Tennille Show-Guitarst.  See Rick in the Live performance of "Love will Keep Us Together."

Universal Studios Hollywood Presents

The Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue

Rick Vittallo as the singing, dancing, guitar wielding Frankenstein in  Universal Studios, Hollywood's "The Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue"  (1991-1996)

Movies

Wings-Guitar on the Pilot and several episodes

 

Guitar on the following movies scores.

Crime Story-Movie for Television starring Dennis Farina.

      

Game Videos

 

Skate Town USA-Rick

Extra Actor,  Rollerskater and Stunts starring Patrick Swayze

Storm The Castle-Universal Studios Game Show starring Michael Burger, Rick Vittallo as Frankenstein.

Guitar on the following games.

Live Television Award Shows and Benefits

      

Guitar on the following shows.

Commercials

Engelbert Humperdinck Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Rick Vittallo on guitar.  Televised Christmas Special available on DVD.

Guitar for the following commercials

The lost tapes. Unicorn: "The Cosmic Storyteller". Music by Rick Vittallo and Hilary Hicks.
Movie to be released soon....

Engelbert Humperdinck Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

The Captain and Tennille Show

Name That Tune Game Show

Storm the Castle Game Show

The Academy Awards

The Grammy Awards

Jerry Lewis Telethon

President Bill Clinton Inaugration

123 Weller Street

Rick Vittallo-Twilite Moments

Llew Matthews-One For L.A.

Bobby Zee and Zoe-8 Albums

Errol Desmond

L.A. Raider Band

Olympics 1984

House Band at the Playboy Club

House Band at the Playboy Mansion

Vegas Strong Benefit Concert

 

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