So sorry, Danny. You are a very fine drummer, like your dad ... Linda Davis Starr (Mike Curb Congregation) and Peggy Foster (Bassplayer).

I worked with Dick from 1990-2005. I was fresh off the boat from the UK, and after joining the Harry James Orch on piano, Dick took good care of me. He invited me to join the Billy Vaughn Orch for two Japan tours. I was able to film one of his famous drum solos (from the piano) and put a little clip together. Here it is on YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbZ96S8vf6c
I hope his family and friends find it - it's a classic!
RIP Dick, and many, many thanks

My father, Henry Chick was a Dixieland jazz drummer back in the 50's in Marianna, FL. He was stationed at Graham Air Force base as an instructor, having flown combat in the Pacific. He and some fellow pilots formed a pretty good little band and played at the officers club and local parades, etc. Anyway, I learned to appreciate the role of the drummer in jazz music as a small boy. Around 2003 or so, I started attending the Sweet and Hot Music Festival in LA with my Dad and Mom. Some of the venues there are very small and intimate, one of which was the Hangover Room, or something like that. I sat within a few feet of Dick and was literally mesmerized by his talent. The first time I saw him do that thing where he would strike the hi-hats from underneath, I flipped out. He was always so congenial and nice to my Mom, who idolized him and followed him wherever he went. She always insisted on getting her picture taken with him and he humbly obliged. He was by far and away the most sought after drummer and was always there when the best of the best were assembled on stage. I was heart-broken when I found out about the Sweet and Hot being cancelled, but in all honesty, it wouldn't have been the same without him. May he rest in peace, knowing how much joy he spread in his time.

Missing you so much!

Happy Birthday Dad.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2016 from Portland, Oregon. Finding this Tribute Site was my best present of the day! I was watching the Absent Minded Professor this morning with my grandchildren and googled Dick for fun and voila! Kelly, I played Little League baseball with Timmy and my dad (Cliff) ran the snack shack. I remember you and Kathy and I believe you had a younger brother also. Just wanted to say "hi" and in regards to your dad--he was smooth. He talked, walked and played smooth. I remember that he would take us to Disneyland and let us run "WILD" while he performed with the Dixieland Band. Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom & Tim, but I hope & pray that you and the rest of your family is well and have a great 2016.    John Powers

Rest in peace Dad. Thanks for sharing your wisdom while you were here. I love you. Tell Mom and Tim i love them too.

I can't believe It's been 3 years. We miss you everyday  Love you so much

Happy Birthday Dad. I love you.

Thinking of you today your are so missed by everyone who loves you!

I am a 75 year old drummer who first heard Dicks drumming on a 1949 jazz concert with the Charlie Barnet band. What a swinging drummer with a great sense of time. His soloing was exciting and original .I studied jazz drumming with Stanley Spector in 1955 til 1973, on and off
Dick reminded me of Jake Hanna when he was with Woody Herman's band..I'm still drumming with a band. I love drumming.

Kelly.....Your Dad, Dick was a class act. His kindness to me at 16 was just wonderful.

I 'm so glad we got together in our later years. Ed Shaughnessy
4 hours ago via mobile Dec. 10'th, 2012

Just came across a signed photo which my mother, Ruth Knopp Richman had of Dick when he played with Will Osborne. He was the drummer in Ruth's band in Battle Creek called Boots N Her Buddies. She followed his career and was thrilled that he had been in her band.

Very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Dick swung my father, Keith Williams Orchestra. As a frustrated drummer myself, I would stand behind Dick and watch. Wow, what a gas it was! I still remember in amazement how he could conduct a conversation with me while playing Sing, Sing, Sing & then say watch this, and come up with some incredible run. Godspeed Dick & thank you so much.