Rizz is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Reno, NV, now living in Nashville. He has been writing original music for more than 10 years and is now prepared to bring his raw emotion, rich musicality, and positive message to the masses. Troy Luccketta is a veteran drummer in the music business, spending 4 years in The Eric Martin Band, and 36 years as a member of TESLA. Troy has also played with The Guess Who and many others over the course of his career. Rizz and Troy are part of a new band project called Rizz & The Believerz. On April 12, 2024, Rizz & The Believerz will release their debut single “Don’t Stop Tryin’”
In this interview, Rizz and Troy discuss how Rizz & The Believerz was formed, as well as their writing process. They also talk about the spirituality and positive message in the music, tour plans, and their visit to Bob Marley‘s Tuff Gong Studios.
“Don’t Stop Tryin'” video:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
