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Misc Forums => Health, Welfare, and Passings => Topic started by: Freud on January 21, 2009, 12:22:20 PM
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We have a pal that has had a serious health downturn recently. He had a major surgery and is in a care facility.
That man is Eric Rickman, the loooooooong time fotog for Hot Rod magazine. If you read Hot Rod, his fotos were
the window to the automotive world. Everyone of us has a favorite image he did, that we remember. I met him at Bonneville
in 1963 and our paths crossed many times.
I will post an address where we can mail cards to him and of all people he certainly deserves it.
We need to tell him THANKS in a HUGE way.
FREUD
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Will DO :cheers:
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(http://image.hotrod.com/f/hot-rod-news/a-hot-rod-pioneer/8408851+cr1+re0+ar1/hot-rod-june-1965.jpg)
The cover of the June 1965 issue of HOT ROD Magazine showed Bill Burke dropping a Chrysler Hemi with a crank-driven blower into the engine bay of his latest creation, a Bonneville streamliner targeted for 300 mph. Photographer Eric Rickman captured the classic garage scene.
Eric Rickman - In Their Own Words
Erick Rickman Has Been There, Done That - And Shot the Pictures To Prove It!
http://www.hotrod.com/thehistoryof/hrdp_0807_eric_rickman/index.html (http://www.hotrod.com/thehistoryof/hrdp_0807_eric_rickman/index.html)
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Dean...THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Eric certainly did a lot to further hot rodding. He was not the first fotog with Peterson but he was the main one. He went to work for Peterson after he was in the Navy and was there about 40 years. The man before him was having their processing done at a local drug store. That's the level at which Eric started and he dedicated himself to the magazine to a level hard to define. It's a trip to have talked to him about his many adventures.
I'll have an address soon.
Great post, DEAN.
FREUD
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His photos from Bonneville were the stuff that made most of us dream of going there :wink:
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FOR SURE, for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eric U thaa MAN!!!!!!!! :cheers:
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Address please.
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I am having difficulty reaching the family. As soon as I know, I'll post it.
FREUD
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Well we are a day late. Now we send condolences. Eric passed on Saturday.
We can send our cards, and I hope it's a LOT OF THEM to his son.
Micheal Rickman
4100 Camino Real
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Let's show a true tribute to this man. We all know what he contributed to our enjoyment.
While you are at it, Barrett suggested doing a Google of Eric Rickman.
He had an amazing ride.
The foto is son Michael and Eric at Gas Up.
FREUD
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Well, thats terrible. I loved that old man.
God speed
DW
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R.I.P.
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Lousy way to start '09.
Thanks for all you've done "Rick"
God Speed
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Another great pioneer has passed. He gave us the memories in photos and stories. Talked with Eric many times. He was a treasure and I was proud to know him. GOD SPEED Eric. RIP :cry:
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I only met him once but he was always a hero. Wayno
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I guess now that about all of the original HRM crew are gone. I mourn the passing of another hero and cherish the memories I have of the ones who have influenced and guided me through this incredible sport. RIP Rick, your contribution will never be forgotten.
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The older I get, the faster my heroes die. :cry:
I HATE getting old!
R.I.P.
Mike
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Getting older sure beats the alternative!!!!!!!! :-D LOL :cheers:
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I'll second that statement, Sparky.
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When you send your card, make a copy of a foto that you enjoyed and send it along.
Micheal will appreciate that.
Let's make this BIG.
FREUD
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I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Eric Rickman; I certainly enjoyed seeing his published photos. I wonder if someone could publish a book of his historic photos.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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I doubt that could happen. Peterson Publishing denied Rick any access to their foto files after he no longer worked there.
That really upset him because there were so many images that were very important to him that he wanted for his own enjoyment.
We talked about that one night at Motel 6 in Wendover.
FREUD
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Not only that, ask David Frieburger about what he was able to save from the dumpster sometime.
DW
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I heard that David is going back to HRM next week.
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There is an article on www.nhra.com regarding Rickman
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David is not the only person that has done dumpster diving at HRM,
with amazing results.
FREUD
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Have you sent a card to Micheal Rickman?
It's easily overlooked.
FREUD
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I was just told that the family is having a difficult time with Eric's passing.
Just listen to this old man and make certain that you send some type of a condolence card.
If you do it for him you won't be obligated to send one when I expire.
PROMISED!
FREUD
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One little blip about this iconic man in the magazine he helped put on the map this month. What a shame for HRM to disgrace Eric Rickman and themselves this way. Shame on them......
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Re: May 2009 issue of Hot Rod magazine, page 35. aLSO CHECK OUT PAGE 52! Anybody know anything about this car????? Crow