As a drummer and well-known social media influencer, Richard Ficarelli is known for more than just his drumming skills. A large following had grown around him despite his young age, and he was responsible for several successful viral video releases, which went viral and were shared on a variety of social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, as well as even Tiktok today.
Richard's ambition for success began when he was a very young child. Beginning early on the road to success, he started his own YouTube channel, where he released “drum covers” of popular songs of the time such as Justin Bieber’s viral mega-hit, “Baby”. Currently, his YouTube channel has more than 160,000 subscribers, which is a significant figure in today's new media world. His touring and collaborations with musicians as diverse as Dave Days, Nice Peter, DeStorm Power, Tyler Ward, and others began while he was a late adolescent.
As a result of his internet celebrity, Richard was given the opportunity to embark on his first national tour, The Digitour 2011, which took place in 2011. On the road, Richard cooperated and performed with some of the most well-known musicians on YouTube, both on and offstage during tours like this. After building a large online following, Ficarelli began writing his own original material and performing these songs while touring internationally as the new band King The Kid (2012–2014), building a reputation as a band who can put on a remarkable rock show.
Over the last few years, Richard Ficarelli has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where he is now actively involved in the music industry writing, performing & collaborating with musicians who comprise the city’s vibrant rock, pop & alternative scene.
While continuing to develop at a rapid pace, the future of this promising young artist appears to not be slowing down anytime soon. His efforts are currently being concentrated on establishing himself as a sought-after touring drummer and traversing the world to showcase his undeniable passion for performing onstage for audiences far and wide.