Rick Sikes

Rick Sikes was a Texas musician and songwriter born in 1935, known for his deep love of music from an early age—he reportedly could yodel before he could talk. Growing up, he wrote his first song, "The Bluebonnet Waltz," at fourteen and performed with his younger brother Bobby. Over his career, Rick wrote hundreds of songs and played extensively across Texas and beyond. Although making a name for himself in the Texas music scene, his career was interrupted in 1971 when he was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, serving nearly fifteen years. Rick recorded several albums, including “Etchings In Stone,” his last CD, and was recognized as a pioneer in Texas music, inducted into the Central West Texas Music Hall of Fame.

His music reflects the vibrant tradition of Texas country, and his enduring impact is captured through recordings like *Early Recordings* and *I'll Be Home When the Roses Bloom Again*. Despite his hardships, Rick's legacy lives on through his songs and the stories chronicled about his life and resilience.