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Richard Madenfort

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Richard Martin Madenfort (April 23, 1975), is an American musician best known as Rick Marty, the former guitarist for Alice Cooper and Dirty Looks. As a studio musician, he's written and recorded with numerous bands, and has toured extensively throughout the world, backing many artists. He is the CEO of Maddog Entertainment, an entertainment company headquartered in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He is the grandson of big band-era musician, Wellington "Duke" Madenfort, and the nephew of author Wellington John Madenfort, Jr.

In 2013, he was hired by Disney-ABC as part of their music division, where he worked on TV shows such as Nashville (2012). This began his career in producing, as well as performing country music. He has since gone on to perform with artists, such as Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. He was selected to be one of the musicians for Cyndi Lauper's Detour album and tour.
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An avid investor. He had amassed over one million dollars before graduating high school, and now gives financial advise in his spare time.
His first acting job was for Nationwide Insurance when he was a teen. He got the job through his drummer's mother, Sharon Hillegas, who was the casting director for the commercial. The entire band was cast.
Owns a winery in Reading, Pennsylvania - even though he doesn't drink wine.
He is the grandson of big band-era musician, Wellington "Duke" Madenfort. And the nephew of author Wellington John Madenfort, Jr.
Turned 18 years old while performing on stage. Unable to legally be in a bar while underage, it was announced that he turned 23.

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