Standing In The Fire
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Overview
"Standing In The Fire" is the autobiography of former Rev Theory lead guitarist Richard Thomas, better known by his stage name "Rikki Lixx". Richard Thomas is now a solo Christian recording artist with many albums and singles available worldwide. Richard Thomas aka Rikki Lixx opens up in his new autobiography "Standing In The Fire," Thomas' book details his journey from a child guitar prodigy to the lead guitarist of rock band Rev Theory as well as other national acts.
Richard started playing guitar at 10 years old, and formed his first band in grade school, where he mastered his craft. He went to Hollywood to join up with his first major label national rock band project, and later spent five years as the lead guitarist for Rev Theory. During this time, the band released three albums, and had seven top 40 hits in the United States. Eventually Richard left Rev Theory to follow The Lord. Since then he has released three solo records and several singles.
However, Thomas' journey has not been easy, as his book details his battles with drugs and alcohol eventually led him to overdose in the hope of dying. His story does not hold back on topics such as life on the road, out of control drinking, and the happiness and peace he found when he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart.
"Standing In The Fire" includes contributions from some of music's biggest stars, as they reflect on Thomas' life story.
- Matt Sanders aka M Shadows (The lead singer for Avenged Sevenfold) - Greg Upchurch (Former drummer for Puddle of Mudd and now drummer for 3 Doors Down) - Jasin Todd (Co-founder and former guitarist of Shinedown) - Tony Palermo (Drummer for Papa Roach) - Scott Bartlett (Lead guitarist for Saving Abel) - Anthony Greve (Ex-Lead guitarist for Pop Evil and now Pastor of Anthony Greve Ministries) - Johnny Caprefoli aka Johnny Dare (DJ for 98.9 The Rock in Kansas City) - Julien Jorgensen (Guitarist for Rev Theory) - Dave Agoglia (Drummer for Rev Theory) - Jamie Eason (Fitness Model and writer) - Gavin Maloof (Of The Maloof Brothers) - Paul Phillips (Former guitarist for Puddle of Mudd) - Dorman Pantfoeder (Drummer for Fit For Rivals) - Wade Carpenter - Sharlotte Gibson - Shannon Gunz (DJ for Sirius XM Radio)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780692890745 |
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| Publisher: | Deus Crux Publishing |
| Publication date: | 05/08/2017 |
| Pages: | 140 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d) |
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Table of Contents
“Standing In The Fire” is the autobiography of former Rev Theory lead guitarist Richard Thomas, better known by his stage name “Rikki Lixx”.
Richard Thomas is now a solo Christian recording artist with many albums and singles available worldwide. Richard Thomas aka Rikki Lixx opens up in his new autobiography “Standing In The Fire,” Thomas’ book details his journey from a child guitar prodigy to the lead guitarist of rock band Rev Theory as well as other national acts.
Richard started playing guitar at 10 years old, and formed his first band in grade school, where he mastered his craft. He went to Hollywood to join up with his first major label national rock band project, and later spent five years as the lead guitarist for Rev Theory. During this time, the band released three albums, and had seven top 40 hits in the United States. Eventually Richard left Rev Theory to follow The Lord. Since then he has released three solo records and several singles.
However, Thomas’ journey has not been easy, as his book details his battles with drugs
and alcohol eventually led him to overdose in the hope of dying. His story does not hold
back on topics such as life on the road, out of control drinking, and the happiness and
peace he found when he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart.
“Standing In The Fire” includes contributions from some of music’s biggest stars, as they reflect on Thomas’ life story.
- Matt Sanders aka M Shadows (The lead singer for Avenged Sevenfold)
- Greg Upchurch (Former drummer for Puddle of Mudd and now drummer for 3 Doors Down)
- Jasin Todd (Co-founder and former guitarist of Shinedown)
- Tony Palermo (Drummer for Papa Roach)
- Scott Bartlett (Lead guitarist for Saving Abel)
- Anthony Greve (Ex-Lead guitarist for Pop Evil and now Pastor of Anthony Greve Ministries)
- Johnny Caprefoli aka Johnny Dare (DJ for 98.9 The Rock in Kansas City)
- Julien Jorgensen (Guitarist for Rev Theory)
- Dave Agoglia (Drummer for Rev Theory)
- Jamie Eason (Fitness Model and writer)
- Gavin Maloof (Of The Maloof Brothers)
- Paul Phillips (Former guitarist for Puddle of Mudd)
- Dorman Pantfoeder (Drummer for Fit For Rivals)
- Wade Carpenter
- Sharlotte Gibson
- Shannon Gunz (DJ for Sirius XM Radio)
"I went straight home, sat on that same studio couch, and immediately started reading the Book of Psalms out loud. It’s my favorite book in the Bible. It’s basically God’s favorite chosen and anointed Songs or Psalms. What’s not to like? I love them. Some short time later, my Uncle Joe called me and said, “Are you ready to give your life to Jesus? The Holy Spirit led me to ask you.” I said absolutely and repeated the Sinner’s Prayer with him. Feel free to read this out loud my friends:
Heavenly Father, I come to You in prayer asking for the forgiveness of my sins. I confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on The Cross at Calvary that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven. Father, I believe that Jesus rose from the dead and I ask You right now to come into my life and be my personal Lord and Savior. I repent of my sins and will worship You all the days of my life! Because your Word is Truth, I confess with my mouth that I am born again and cleansed by The Blood of Jesus Christ! In Jesus’ Name, Amen!"