Rick Saucedo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rick Saucedo
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Nov 20, 1955(1955-11-20)
Age	69
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Scorpio

Rick Saucedo Biography

Rick Saucedo is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on November 20, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Rick Saucedo was born November 20, 1955. He is an actor, singer, songwriter, and Elvis tribute musician.

Rick Saucedo was signed up to play Elvis Presley’s role in the Broadway musical Elvis-The Legend Lives. Assembled with The Jordanaires and D.J. Fontana, Millie Kirkham and many more were joined by The Jordanaires, D.J. There were two acts to the play. Act 1 was a look back at the beginnings of rock & roll, including “The Charleston” (in the Mood). Sun Studio is the setting and young Elvis Presley (Saucedo), enters the stage to begin recording Elvis’ first recording session. The next scene focuses upon The Ed Sullivan Show as well as Elvis’ television performances. The scenes that follow cover the Army Years, Hollywood songs, as well as the ’68 Comeback. Act 1 is over, and Act 2 features a concert performance from the 1970s Elvis era. The play’s title song was “The Legend Lives On”, a tribute song written by Bruce Foster and Doc Pomus, Elvis songwriters. Saucedo composed the music and sang it. This song is his signature tune. The song has been released on 45 vinyl and 8-track as well as cassette, CD, CD, and DVD. Saucedo performed six shows per week during the musical’s five-month run. Opening night was 31 Jan 1978, and closing night was 30 April 1978. Saucedo brought the show to Las Vegas in 1978, and it was a huge success.

Saucedo was first seen playing with The Ambassadors. He remained with The Ambassadors full-time for many years until he began performing music different from The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Saucedo performed his own original music and music of The Beatles in the 1980s with his band, Redwing. When he returned to the Elvis format, Saucedo played with pick-up bands and cycled through other bands. In the 1990s, following the breakup of Redwing, Saucedo played again with The Ambassadors, now called The Fabulous Ambassadors. Saucedo always performed with a band until 1997 when he played a one-month-long engagement in Aruba at the Alhambra Casino. With no band available for the engagement, Rick decided to use backing tracks. Performing each night for one month, Saucedo used backing tracks and showed that he was enjoying them more. Upon returning to the states, Saucedo began entering the stage with no equipment but a microphone and speakers. He had made the switch from band to backing tracks. Saucedo uses tracks everywhere he performs except at fests and theatres. For larger venues, he uses live bands. Since switching to tracks in 1997, Saucedo has cycled among three bands: The Ambassadors, The EAS Band and The Change of Habit Tribute Band. Saucedo played with EAS from the late 90s through 2004. Since 2004, it has been Rick Saucedo and the Change of Habit Tribute Band. In 2004, Saucedo reunited with The Ambassadors for a show and has since performed several times with The Ambassadors. Though at this time Rick performs with the Change of Habit as his band, fans can still find a couple of shows a year with Rick Saucedo and The Ambassadors.

Saucedo played Elvis in the 1989 short film Elvis Stories, written and directed by Ben Stiller and starring John Cusack, Mike Myers, Jeremy Piven, and Andy Dick.

Saucedo has published 21 albums to date. Some of these albums were released on vinyl and made it to cassette. Saucedo began writing original material in 1978 and released it in 1990. Saucedo returned to recording in 2006, with new material after an eight-year hiatus from making an original album. He gathered his most memorable hits using fan input and went back to the original recordings in 2009 to remaster them. Saucedo’s latest projects are based on the country, rockabilly and delta blues influences that eventually led to rock ‘n’ roll.

Rick Saucedo Net Worth

Rick Saucedo is one of the richest Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rick Saucedo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Saucedo is an Elvis tribute artist. He has performed all eras Elvis performances, including the Rockabilly ’50s and the Rocking ’50s gold, the Army Years, the Movie Era and the Worldwide Hits ’60s. Saucedo has a variety of Elvis accessories. He has shown that he owns a large collection of Elvis’ clothes, including the 1970s jumpsuits, movie wardrobe, GI Army uniforms, Black Leather, high collar shirts and many more. He has been able to recreate many of Elvis’ guitars and have entered the stage with them over time. Saucedo owns a diverse collection. His Elvis guitars aren’t just recent reproductions. They are original models like the one Elvis used in his 1968 special. It is more than 40 years old and just as authentic as Elvis. Saucedo does not yet own a Elvis-owned guitar, but he does own a John Lennon guitar. Rick’s hairstyle and sideburns are long if he is portraying an older Elvis. He styles his hair shorter and higher if he is portraying the older Elvis. This allows him to keep his natural hairstyle and avoids any hairpieces or wigs. He was known as “The Prince of Rock & Roll” during his Broadway run. According to the Chicago Tribune, Saucedo stated that he would do anything to pay tribute to his father.

Born in Chicago, Illinois. Saucedo was a musician and had always loved the music of Elvis Presley. One song in particular caught Saucedo’s attention in 1972. “Burning Love” was the song that Saucedo chose to focus on and he began to create tribute performances to Elvis Presley. Saucedo started performing in bars and nightclubs around Chicago at the age of 17. Saucedo was cast as Elvis in the Broadway musical Elvis-The Legend Lives by The Ambassadors after he formed his band The Ambassadors. D.J., Elvis’ original drummer, was also part of Elvis’ backup band, The Jordanaires. Fontana and Millie Kirkham were the original backup singers. Saucedo was instrumental in Elvis’ career. Saucedo is credited with being one of the first Elvis tribute artists. Saucedo has been performing for longer than Elvis and it became Rick’s full time job before Elvis impersonators became a common pastime. Saucedo, a tribute to Elvis that has been entertaining audiences for decades, is still regarded as one of the best. He can be found performing at restaurants, bars, festivals, theatres, casinos and banquet halls. Saucedo performs at more than 100 venues each year.

Saucedo turned down the title role in Elvis, the 1979 television movie starring Kurt Russell, in order to keep performing and playing Las Vegas. In the late 1990s, a television show was in the works that featured an Elvis character. Saucedo was to play the Elvis character, but the show fell through. Today, Saucedo would rather perform live than act.

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Who is Rick Saucedo Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Rick Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rick Saucedo celebrates birthday on November 20 of every year.

Is Rick Saucedo still performing?

Decades later, Saucedo is still considered one of the top tributes to Elvis and has never stopped entertaining. He performs at clubs, restaurants, festivals, theaters, casinos, banquet halls, and more. Saucedo’s schedule has him performing at over one hundred places a year.

How old is Rick Saucedo?

66 years (November 20, 1955)

What nationality is Rick Saucedo?

American