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Obscure American AOR-band, in the style of bands such as Styx or early REO Speedwagon. This song is from their LP 'Hey World' (1979). Track list: 1. ROADMASTER was unquestionably one of the pillars in the Pomp AOR movement, and fortunately Rock Candy Records has remastered their more essential albums. All really good, being this “Hey World” a transition from the Pomp of the band’s origins to the upcoming melodic hard rock of the ’80s.
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Updated 3:06 AM EST Dec 16, 2019
Rick Benick, guitarist in popular Indianapolis rock group Roadmaster during the 1970s and '80s, died Thursday at age 66.
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Benick, diagnosed last year with acute myeloid leukemia, died at his home in Noblesville.
After making major-label albums with Roadmaster, Benick joined Henry Lee Summer's band and performed in large venues across the United States.
Funeral services are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Grace Church, 5504 E. 146th St., Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 4 p.m.
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In February, friends and fans filled the Rathskeller to celebrate Benick’s music and to raise funds to defray the cost of his medical care.
“Living life to its fullest and enjoying every moment along the way should be the only way to remember (Benick),” said Lisa Sauce, founder of management company/booking agency Blonde Entertainment. “His guitar playing was effortless, genius, unique, creative, purposeful and second to none.”
Maryland native Benick moved to Indiana in the early 1970s to join Kokomo-based rock band Nebula Spoon. That band’s lineup included future Roadmaster vocalist Stephen 'Mac' McNally, who died at age 47 in 1998 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
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Benick eventually migrated to the band Pure Funk, which featured Michael 'Bone' Read on keyboards. Benick and Read became a beloved duo of Indiana music, sharing stages as members of Roadmaster as well as Summer’s band, Mitch Ryder’s band and the Alligator Brothers.
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'His solos are legendary,' Read said of Benick before February’s benefit show. 'You can hear his solo and know that it's him. He has a very good sense of melody.'
With a sound built for arenas, Roadmaster signed with Mercury Records and toured as supporting act for Blue Oyster Cult. The band opened shows for Rush, ZZ Top, Peter Frampton and other classic-rock heavyweights.
'It was the passion for playing music, first of all,' Benick said of Roadmaster's impact era. 'But then seeing the appreciative faces out there in the crowd. People digging your style, people digging your band, people digging your music. It was very satisfying in many ways.'
The roster of Roadmaster personnel included original vocalist Asher 'Adam Smasher' Benrubi, drummers Steve Riley (later a member of Los Angeles metal bands L.A. Guns and W.A.S.P.), Bobby Johns and Tim Berry, and bass player Toby Myers — who later spent more than a decade in John Mellencamp's band.
Benick also played in various acts with Mellencamp band members Dane Clark, Troye Kinnett, Jon E. Gee and John Cascella (who died at age 45 in 1992 following a heart attack).
Todd Rundgren produced three songs on Roadmaster’s self-titled debut. Coach bag made in korea. One of the tunes, “I Still Wanna Love You,” featured Benick on lead vocals.
Roadmaster’s signature song, “Sweet Music,” appeared as the title track of the band’s 1978 album. Studio recordings “Hey World” and “Fortress” followed in 1979 and 1980.
Benick was preceded in death by his parents, John and Willie Gladys Benick, and his brother, Buddy Benick.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Benick; two sons, Corey Benick and Rich Sorrell; nephew, Chris Benick; and granddaughter, Jenna Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation at FirstGiving.com.
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Updated 3:06 AM EST Dec 16, 2019