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 Richard Lamonte Williams

( Flick )

            The amazing seed of music was planted in his spirit when

 as a child he watched his great uncle, Richard Davenport play his

 guitar. When in his youth his father made him a set of bongos from

 coffee cans. When his mother encouraged him to explore his gifts.

 From that point on he was hooked on that thing called music. Flick

 was born and raised in Buffalo, New York at a time when the music

 seen was vibrant. The sounds of bands playing and musicians

 practicing could be heard in every corner of the city, and he knew

 that he had to be a part of that sound.

                 In grade school he took violin, and clarinet lessons. In Jr.

 High he moved on to the saxophone, flute, and was a member of

 the Choir. Flick went on to Buffalo's East High School, which

 at that time was a musician's candy store. People like Grover

 Washington, Rick James, Kenny Hawkins, the Shaw brothers, Jerry

 Livingston, and most of the hottest musicians on the local scene

 passed through those doors. He was in the school band, the choir,

 participated in talent shows, and though he was under age, Flick

 was playing in clubs with some of the hottest bands in town.

                        It was at this time that he began to write and arrange

 music in various styles. He practiced and grew musically with the

 help of his brothers who are also musicians, Steven Williams

 ( Trombone ), and Barry Williams ( Trumpet ). Though not musicians

 his brother Raymond, and sister Sandra supplied him with the focus,

 and spiritual center needed to stay grounded and at the same time

  reach outside one's self. Flick had the talent but lacked the discipline

 needed to excel. Wile at East High, Donald Hilliard, his high school

 music teacher talked to him about the importance of a college

 education in attaining his goals and arranged an audition at Hampton

 University ( Hampton Institute at the time. ) He was accepted and

 received a music scholarship. That chapter of his life was a blessing

 that he could have never imagined. He was not only amazed by the

 tradition of excellence at Hampton, but was also blessed to study

 under people like Dr. Sheila Maye, Dr. Doughtry, Dr. Usti, Consuella

 Lee Morehead, Roland Carter, and many other outstanding musicians

 and educators.

                   During his stay at Hampton, Flick served as President

 of his freshman class, worked on the school newspaper, was a member

 of the Concert and Gospel Choir's, The Hampton Players Drama Club,

 and was active in all aspects of college life. Also wile at Hampton

 he was blessed to work professionally with artist such as Bill Lee,

 Ron Carter, Olivia Newton John, Steve Wonder, and Quazar.

                    After Graduation Flick recorded, and toured with many

 groups and artist including Rick James. Flick not only flourished as

 a performer but also blossomed as a writer. It was during this period

 that he wrote and produced two video productions for cable 10 in

 Buffalo. " Buffalo More Than a City ", and " The Wish ". Flick has also

 performed as an actor in many productions: "Tremonisha", "Porgy and

 Bess", "The Duplex", Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope", "Two Trains Running,"

 "The Depot", and worked with "Another Production Street Players". Flick

 also served as a teacher in the Buffalo Public School System, worked as a

 music teacher at the State University of New York at Buffalo's summer

 youth program, Musical Director of Ujima Theatre, and was an Artist in

 Residence at the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.

                      Throughout his career as a writer, arranger, and

 performer he has never confined himself to one style of music.

 The one thing that remains constant in his musical journey is

 writing, exploring, and painting musical pictures in various styles.

 From Jazz to Classical, R & B to Reggae, the music is whats

 important not the label. And a message from Richard Lamonte

 Williams ( Flick ).

                        I have been blessed to express the feelings of

 the soul through music, and what I've received through these

 blessings far exceed what I could ever give. Through the love

 of my family and friends, and those close to my heart. Through

 the strength of my ancestors, and through the grace of God, I

 leave you with this:

Plant a seed of Love,

In the soil of Hope.

Nurture it with the Nectar of Wisdom

Smile and watch it Grow.

                         Flick

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