Who is Ricky Molina?

Personal Biography:

Ricky Molina born in Morelia Mich. Mexico. Started playing percussion & drums, at
the age of 4 years old, he was inspired and influenced by jazz, rock, salsa & samba music. Ricky Molina had the opportunity to study at the Yamaha Drum Institute & the Roses Conservatory in Morelia Michoacan, Mexico. In school, Ricky Molina played in a number of jazz band, and rock bands & salsa bands in Mexico, at the age of 14 he had his first professional gig with a band called Santa Elena, he recorded and album and tour in certain cities of Mexico. Ricky Molina move to California in 1999, to study at the MI Musicians Institute but things were wrong, he had to finish High School in order for him to get accepted. At High School Ricky Molina participate plying and teaching drums with great music teachers like Chuck Silverman (Professional Studio Drummer) & Cris Mauer (Trumpet player of Bobby Cadwell & Edgar Winter). When he was about to graduate, he was approached by the House of Blues Foundation, and asked to audition for the House of Blues Foundation Jazz Band, he got accepted and played with the House of Blues Foundation Jazz Band for almost a year. At the same time he was taking drum and percussion lessons with great drummers like Tony Pia, Gregg Bissonette, Joe Porcaro, Edd Rossetti, Maria Martinez, Richie (Gajate) Garcia & Chuck Silverman. And that help him to focus on his music carrier. In 2004 Ricky Molina got an invitation to play with one of the best bands in the world THE ELTON JOHN BAND, he played with the band in 2004, 2005 and 2009. Later on, in 2008 he was invited to record and play with Cesar Maroll (Cesar Maroll & Friends) featuring Carlos Santana, Andrea Bocelli, Alejandro Lesner, Mario Reyes & Alejandro Sanz. In 2008 Ricky Molina became part of the Vic Firth Educational Team and the Hudson Music Educational Department giving him a chance to share his knowledge with other drummers and percussionist. In 2010 I became part of a couple of national an international television networks like Univision, Azteca America, Telemundo and Televisa. Got the oportunity to Tour with top Latin Artis and International Artist like Tito Puente Jr, David Sampedro, Carmen Jara, Roberto Tapia, Horoscopos de Durango and more. Ricky Molina is not only a drummer or percussionist but a business man too, In 2012 started his own distribution company Drum Tool Box in latin America… he is responsible to distribute Cympad, Stageworks Gear, Earasers, The Kelly Shu, The RimRiser and more Drum Accessories in Latin America!! Ricky is currently recording and performing at various places in U.S.A., Mexico, & appearing on national and International TV Shows see (You Tube Chanel – rickymolinadrums, rickymolina)

Previous Musical Affiliations: Bands I’ve been playing with :

*Exa Band (Present) *Rhapsody Band (Present) *Bit Band (Present) *Charlie Zaa (2016)
*Marilin Odessa (2015)
*Andrea Bocelli (2015)
*Emma Schnitt (The Voice Finland 2015)
*Pier Paolo (Andrea Bocellis Musical Director – Italy 2015 )                                                        
*Leonard Monteiro (Italy 2015)
*The Elton John Band as “Missing Pieces” (Benefit Concert (2014)                                                         
*Armando Ixmata (2014)
*Abey Band (2014)
*Exa Band (2014)
*Sergio y Los Cordiales (2014)
*Los Jornaleros (2014)
*Ninel Conde (Teleton USA 2013)
*Frankie J. (Teleton USA 2013)
*El Dasa (Teleton USA 2013)
*Noelia (2013)
*Pepe Castellanos (2013)
*Trebol Band (2013)
*Viva Sky (2013)
*Grupo Klaz-C (2013)
* Ejecutivos Band (2013)
* JP & The Beat Latin Band (2013)
*Jaime Varela (2013)
*Avenida 20 (2013)
*Sergio y Los Cordiales (2013)
*Mariano Barba (2013)
*Miguel Conniff (2013)
*Jenny Rivera (2012)
*Mariano Barba (2012)
*Roman Novo (2012
*Cordiales (2012)
*Horoscopos de Durango (2011) (Premios de la Radio 2011)                                                                  
*Julion Alvarez (2011) (Premios de la Radio 2011)
*Roberto Tapia (2011) (Premios de la Radio 2011)
*Noel Torres (2011)
*Victoria Ortiz (2011)
*Chuy Lizarraga (2011)
*El Potro de Sinaloa (2011)
*Tirzo Paiz (2011)
*Pricila (2011)                                                                                                        
*Graciela Beltran (2011)
*Makano (2010)
*David Sampedro (España “Spain” – 2010)
*Tito Puente Jr. (2010)
*Andrez Márquez (El Maciso) (2010)
*Las Mil Amores (2010)
*Carmen Jara (2010)
*Teddy Paz (2010)
*Enrique Siancas (2010)
*Grupo Zuma (2010)
*Sergio Nambo (2009)
*Cielo SPB (2009)
*Roman Novo (2009)
*Revolucionarios En Cristo (2009)
*Ivonne (2009)
*Potras (2008 – 2009)
*Son by Four (2008)
*Carmen Jara (2008)
*Bobby Rivas (2008)
*Elton John Band-(Elton John) (2004, 2005, 2009)                           
*Davey Jhonstone-(Elton John) (2004, 2005, 2009)                                                            
*Rick Astley (2004, 2005, 2009)
*Adam Chester (2004, 2005, 2009)
*Cesar Maroll (2004)
*The Mirage Band (2007)
*Justino Lopez (2006)
*House of Blues Fundation Jazz Band (2004)
*Son De LA Noche (2006 – 2008) (Universal Studios City Walk, CA.)
*Va De Nuez (Azte Paca – El Cucuy Tv. Show) (2006)
*IO (2005)
*Milano’s Jazz Band (2006)
*Mystique (2006)
*Odyssey (2005-2006)
*Grupo Champange (2002) (Universal Studios City Walk, CA.)
*Ilusion Latina (2001,2002,2003)
*Dharama (1997)
*La Nueva Corte (1995)

Discography:

*Emma Schnitt – The Voice Finland (2015)
*Leonard Monteiro – (2015)
*Armando Ixmata – Libertad (2014)
*Sergio y Los Cordiales – A Las Madresitas (2014)
*Sergio y Los Cordiales – Los Que Mandan (2013)
*Sergio y Los Cordiales – Entre el Amor y las Parrandas (2013)                                 
*Avenida 20 (2013)                                                                              
*Grupo Klaz-C – Basta Ya De Mentiras – (2013)
*Silvia Ayala – Mama Dios Te Vendiga – (2012)
*David Amador – Calis de Salvacion – (2012)
*Sergio Cardenas y Los Cordiales – Sergio Cardenas y Los Cordiales – (2012)          
*Roman Novo – It was you – (2011)   
*Genesis – No Hay Dolor – (2011)
*Alberto Acuña – Como Le Hare(2010)
*Enrrique Siancas – Todos Vuelven (2010)
*The Elton John Band (2009 ) “Benefit Concert”
*Sergio Nambo – Remembranzas/Remembrances – (2009 *Cielo SPB – Pisa Fuerte – (2009)
*Roman – Dime Por Que – (2009)
*Carmen Jara – Amor Ilegal Mix (2008) *Cesar Maroll (Cesar Maroll & Friends) (2008) featuring Carlos Santana, Andrea Bocelli, Alejandro Lesner, Mario Reyes & Alejandro Sanz.
*Potras – Batucada (2008)
*Revolucionarios En Cristo (2008)
*Grupo Ilusion Latina – Me Gusta Recordarte(2008) *The Elton John Band (2005) “Benefit Concert”
*Laiza (White Snow) – 2005)
*The Elton John Band (2004), “Benefit Concert”

Singles:

*Jose Fernando Lara – Enemigos (2013)
*Claudia Fernanda – Como Adan y Eva (2013)
*Sergio Cardenas y Los Cordiales – Corrido de Robert Guerrero (2013) (Feature on HBO)     
*Kevin Reinaga – Tú Eres (2012)

Videos DVD:

*Elio Lopez: – No Pienses En Volver (2012)
*Teddy Paz – Live Concert At The Conga Room DVD (2010)
*The Elton John Band DVD (2009), “Benefit Concert”
*Potras: CD/DVD Edicion Especial (2008)
*Potras: Te Quiero, Llore, Amigo Mio, Empezar de Nuevo, Desde Que Te Fuiste, (2008)        
*Cesar Maroll: Get Up and Dance (2004)
*The Elton John Band DVD (2005), “Benefit Concert”
*The Elton John Band – DVD (2004), “Benefit Concert”

Movies:

*On this Days (2010)