Shallow Foundation: Red Ice Radio-Rik Clay 2012 (FULL)

Red Ice Radio Interview with the late Rik Clay. When a big force and character passes away, the initial effects are devastating. At first you mourn the loss and even reproach yourself then, as time passes, you look to the future, focussing on the positive elements. What have we lost? What can we learn? Richard John Clay, born 5th August 1982 in Scunthorpe, UK, was a musician, graphic designer, web designer, writer, researcher and charismatic genius whose mission was to bring fairness, abundance and joy to all human beings. At school in Scunthorpe he achieved top grades in nearly everything he did. It was during this time, whilst studying for his "A" levels, that Rik found his passion for music Attending Leeds Metropolitan University from 2001 to 2004, graduating with a 2/1 degree in Multi Media Technology, Rik subsequently went on to work in graphic / web design for a number of companies. At the age of 16 he founded the band FULC, who, over the course of their youthful development went on to become a highly respected rock band. Between the years 2001 and 2005 FULC released 4 records -- "Void" EP ( 2001 ), "The Fallen" EP ( 2002 ), "Biting Insomnia" Album ( 2003 ), "Embrace.Destroy" Mini Album ( 2005 ) -- all critically acclaimed nationally in the UK Rock Press. FULC toured the UK relentlessly for 4 years and toured Germany in 2005 to support the release of the records there. Rik joined rock band Ten Seconds of Chaos between 2006 and 2007 and started his solo project ...