SOUND TECHNICIAN

Ric “Skippy” Major

Mr. Major scored over a hundred votes beyond his nearest rival with many folks simply writing in “Skippy.” A longtime expert in his field, Ric began his career in the 1970s running sound at school and moved to beginning bands, then worked his way to regional touring levels. Later he settled into house sound residencies at local nightclubs, while still always working with the top local bands when needed. He’s run the Miller Tent at the Illinois State Fair for years, does band lineups and sound for the popular Music in the Parks and started a recording studio some years ago. He calls his business Middle Option Music and believes making a living doing what you want is that option in the middle, available to those who work hard, dream well and love what they do. Sounds good to us. Runner-up: Nick Williams