Rick Rose Music Foundation

Rick Rose was known to the community as Rick Rose the musician, but at home, he was the man who always put his family first and made memories that will last a lifetime. He looked forward to the kids coming over to play a board game or a round of trivia (which he always won). His favourite time was sitting in the backyard with Rosa by the fire, listening to one of the many music playlists he put together.

Rick was active in the music industry for more than 40 years, including most recently owning and operating the Niagara Institute of Music and Arts. Throughout the years, he had songs on over 20 albums, some charting in Canadian Radio’s Top 40. He wrote the theme song for the film 'Rude Awakening', and wrote 'Dreaming Out Loud' for Doc Walker, a two-time Juno Award nominee.

He has shared the stage with Eddie Money, Billy Ray Cyrus, Three Dog Night, and Barbra Mandrell. He was a staff songwriter for Sony Music in Nashville and Warner Tamerlane. Rick was also inducted into the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame.

Many will remember the good times had watching a few of his bands, starting with Lennox, then Perfect Affair, and most recently The Rick Rose Band. We want to thank you for the Greatest Train Ride...

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