Biography
Born in Parsons, WV, on February 21, 1954, Rick Hubbard grew up in a house of learning. His mother was a third grade school teacher and his father evolved through careers as a Presbyterian minister, counselor, and ultimately a professor of psychology. His grandmother gave him the gift of music with a guitar at age eleven.
Growing up in Laurinburg, NC, in the sixites, Rick was influenced by small town values, and big time rock and roll. He developed his interest in music through solo performances several bands.
Attending Wake Forest University from 1972 through graduation in 1976, Rick enjoyed the gamut of opportunities beyond the classroom - performing in several bands, performing as bassist with the legendary Chuck Berry, working in the campust radio station - WFDD, and participating in theater and journalism.
After college, Rick toured nationally and internationally with several acclaimed music groups and in 1987 began a solo career as a family entertainer. In 1997 he started Kazoobie Kazoos as an e-commerce internet business. What started as a simple web page has grown into a half million dollar business selling over a million kazoos a year.
Rick continues the juggle live performances, overseeing his web business, being a professional boat captain, and speaking to interested groups on the subjects of his years of experience.
Notable Experience
Entertainment Business
- Created The Kazoobie Kazoo Show - Family Entertainment
- Professional Stand-Up Comedian for over five years
Manufacturing and Marketing
- Founded Kazoobie Kazoos - America's Leading Manufacturer Of Kazoos
Selected by the US Chamber of Commerce as one the Top 75 Small Businesses in America for 2011 - Founded First Entertainment Management - Managing and Booking Performers Worldwide