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Rick Deliz Touring with Belinda, HA*ASH
Jul 09, 2008
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Rick Deliz (Guitar ’93) checks in with this update: “Just finishing up the Belinda Tour (EMI Latin). We had a great run, with highlights including my Gibson endorsement, MTV shows in Mexico City and Madrid sharing the stage with The Cure and Maroon 5, and tours in Europe, USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, South and Central America and countless TV shows and festivals.

Recently I joined the REVENTOUR 2008 tour as guitarist for Sony/BMG artists Ha*Ash (Latin Pop, Rock and Country). We will be touring to the end of the year and beginning a headlining tour in 2009. I also recently recorded with Indie Latin Alternative singer Ardnaxela and drummer extraordinaire Arkhota. Thanks to the great staff at M.I. who has helped me reach my goals and dreams!!!

To learn more about Rick, check out his myspace.

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