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The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:11 pm
by manta
Speaking of female singers and singwriters, who was the first female entertainer to use RIC guitars regularly? Is it Suanna Hoffs, Melibee or someone who came before?
Timbo
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:19 pm
by jimk
The word "regularly" may trip me up here. I'm thinking of Suzi Arden who had one of the earliest 360/12 strings. Man, I sure hope my memory isn't playing tricks on me or I'm going to be real embarrassed.
The other thing is I'm not certain she wrote any of her own material. Anyhow, she played a Rickenbacker 12 string before George Harrison got his.
JimK
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:45 pm
by jps
Suzi is the correct answer, I believe, and she had the first Rick 12 string guitar.
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:57 pm
by jimk
OK, but was she a singer and a song writer, as well? All I know about her is that she was indeed an entertainer. I think that is the technicality that the OP was getting at.
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:00 am
by jps
Good question. Let me know the answer in the morning.
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:22 am
by manta
Yep, I was getting at a female performer that used a RIC as part of her entire creative and entertainment process. I have seen the Photo of Suzi with the 12-string and the rest of her country band also with RICs as well. I was wondering if I missed someone in the '60s/'70s that may have used it as part of the British craze. We all know the usual suspects as far as men go, but any women then or now (Kira? You're into artists from then, yes?)
Best,
Timbo
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:57 pm
by kennyhowes
Who came first, Carla Olson or Sue Hoffs?
Also, kids, let's not forget that the Bangles' hits were not self-penned.
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:59 pm
by kennyhowes
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:17 pm
by jdogric12
Sweethearts of the Air
1930's ish.
Bunch of numpties, all of you. Son, I am disappoint.
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:53 pm
by elreydlp
jdogric12aolcom wrote:Sweethearts of the Air
1930's ish.
Bunch of numpties, all of you. Son, I am disappoint.
Glad I checked the thread. I was going to guess that the FIRST female songwriter/guitarist to use a Rick was a lap steeler.
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:31 pm
by woodsgirl
jps wrote:Suzi is the correct answer, I believe, and she had the first Rick 12 string guitar.
HI forumites, long time.....I remember some years ago that Suzi posted on here and there was a discussion about her having the first 12 string Ric. SOmeone was discussing her and lo, and behold, she actually popped up in person. Anyone else remember that?
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:05 pm
by 8mileshigher
woodsgirl wrote:
Hi forumites, long time.....
Hey, nice to see you back on the Forum !
Re: The First Female RIC-playing Singer/Songwriter
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:55 pm
by jps
I don't recall Suzi herself on the forum, but her cousin, Carol, has been on here occasionally.