"Give it up for Rick Lacey on the drums back there! Man, that guy has the groove so deep in his pocket, you'd think he was from Memphis Tennessee" Quote: Joanna Connor (on-stage at the Liverpool Blues & Roots festival , October 2005)

A Bluesmatters! artist, playing with The Roach Twins Band,  a band which plays on the national Blues Club Circuit and prestigious festivals in Europe. He works as a freelance and session drummer with international acts visiting the UK.

Rick also plays with Cuillin Blue , and Ovate, two of the hottest new Blues bands from Manchester. He is presently working extensively with Boogie Woogie Rock ‘n' Roll band “The Carbs”