Rik Emmett began playing together while they were in grade school. The lead singer was encouraged to play by his aunt. The guitarist wanted to start a band since he was in middle school. Rik Emmett began singing at the local dive bar Beach. The group had their friends harass the local radio station to play their single.

After getting the record deal, Rik Emmett were sure they would make it. The band's members had horrible jobs when they started playing, just biding time until they would hit the big time.

Rik Emmett knew that they had a real chance to become a headlining national act in 1981, after Pamela Oswalt started the group’s first fan club. The band embraced the small fan club and with the launching of the group’s own website by Sandra Easley and a well marketed national tour the club quickly grew to a few thousand.

The latest project from Rik Emmett is the group's first album in six years. The band recently completed their new record, but they are plotting their next move already. After this last busy year the members of Rik Emmett will take a break.

Critics have generally commended Rik Emmett for their ability to rile up the crowd during concerts. Los Angeles music critic Noah Brady has always been a fan of band’s effort every concert. Rik Emmett’s new record is the group’s best project yet, according to the Cypher Verlinden, a music critic from Louisville.

Rik Emmett appreciaites their fans and wants to give them a good show, so they play older hits along with the latest singles. TheSeats.com provides everything a fan could want- Rik Emmett tickets, tour schedules, concert seating charts, and more.