Ric Formosa
Riccardo "Ric" Formosa (born 1 September 1954) is an Italian-born Australian musician and composer. He was the lead guitarist for pop band Little River Band from 1975 to 1976 and recorded their first two albums, Little River Band and After Hours.
Early life
Riccardo Formosa was born in Rome, Italy but grew up in Montreal, Canada. He migrated to Australia in 1974 and worked as a music arranger and studio musician. He joined Australian pop group Little River Band shortly after arriving in Australia.
Little River Band
Original Little River Band (LRB) lead guitarist, Graham Davidge, played only on LRB's first recording session, a cover of The Everly Brothers' song "When Will I Be Loved". Formosa replaced Davidge shortly after.
Formosa played on the first two LRB albums, Little River Band and After Hours. For the latter he wrote the song "Bourbon Street" and co-wrote "Another Runaway" with fellow member Beeb Birtles. Formosa toured Australia with Little River Band, playing 311 shows in 1975–1976. He was replaced by David Briggs in August 1976.
