Highlands was the very first album (CD) I bought with my own money. I'm a '78 baby and would have been about 15 years old. Whiteheart had a massive impact on me musically and spiritually, along with Petra, as I became a self-taught drummer, played in an amateur Christian band and on worship teams. Rick's vocals were so very powerful - incredible tone and emotion, which beautifully contrasted with Mark's vocals. I can't say enough about the gratitude I have for both Whiteheart and Petra, and how Scriptural truth was instilled deep within me through the medium of their music. I'm one of the weirdos that still listen to these bands regularly even today - much to my wife's chagrin ;) . Good music doesn't ever get old. Don't ever be ashamed of your emotion, Rick. I so appreciate your heart, brother.
I'll never forget the times I was able to see Whiteheart in concert. The talent and anointing was undeniable! Freedom is still one of my favorite albums ever and I still listen to it via iTunes. A huge thank you to Rick and the boys for following their calling and touching so many lives.
I discovered White Heart in 1984 and have been a fan ever since! I only had two opportunities to see them live - in 1986 and 1992. Both great concerts!
Came here to listen to Rique talk about the good old days of WH, and was super surprised by this very thoughtful, insightful, caring and well spoken discussion about Christian living and how things interweave. What a great episode! Thanks Josh and Rikk!
Thank you for this awesome interview. I had the privilege attending a Whiteheart concert in South Africa - April 1994. It was one of the best Gospel concerts I attended. The song "His Heart Was Always In It." was played 3 times that day and every time I could experience the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The concert was also shown live on national TV, something that never happened before in South Africa. The concert was at the Rand Easter Show and I was a Youth-worker in the South African Police Force at that time. I managed to have coffee bar at the show and we could reach many people with the Gospel.
I was there when he met his first wife for the first time. He was only weeks into the "Don't Wait for the Movie" tour doing the Christian music festivals. When he got off the bus he was wearing beach shorts and a pajama shirt. After sound checks he was summoned by the festival merchandising director (his first wife) and as he walked from the soundstage to the merch tent, a gaggle of girls followed him all the whole way. Naturally, we were laughing.The one thing I thought was weird about that concert is that the White Heart road crew (at the time) didn't seem very interested in work. They all had styled hair and nice clothes (Why?) as if they themselves were doing the performing. Rick looked like he had just crawled outta bed.
I watched this and listened intently. Rick tried to downplay his tendency to cry easily. But I analyzed the context of the moments when his eyes welled up in this interview, and it became evident to me that his heart simply breaks for things that matter, which aren't actually things; he clearly has a heart for people who are hurting. I hope Rick is aware that it is a gift from the Spirit.
Got hooked on White Heart and Petra in the 80s, still listening to their music decades later. God has really used them for His Kingdom all of these years.
I was delighted (corny word) to find this interview with Rick. I am still a diehard Whiteheart fan to this day. I am very blessed by the things that the two of you discussed and it means so much to me to hear Rick talk about his deep faith and convictions. You mentioned another interview/podcast with Gordon, Gersh and Rick? How can I find that one? Thank you so much for doing this. I subscribed to your channel
I was a youth pastor in eastern MO back in the mid-late 80's and was QUITE the Whiteheart groupie. If the band was within a 3 hour drive, I was there. And most times, I took some of my youth kids with me. LOVED Whiteheart then and still am a huge fan now. Thanks for this interview with Ric (If I remember correctly, he used this instead of Rick at the time!?!).
Heard Whiteheart at Washington State University in the early 90,'s. It was a small crowd but they still rocked for us. Freedom is still one of my favorite albums of all time.
White Heart is one of my favorite all time groups. Rick's singing voice is forever stuck in my head.😊 I love that even he had to think hard to remember some of the lyrics😅 . Freedom is my favorite album, only second to The Moody Blues Days of Future Past! 🎉🎉
We came from Seattle to bring our Gumbo to the World Gumbo Contest in New Iberia - Finaled in our category (it's the fresh Dungeness crab we caught and brought). What fun!
Loved whiteheart then and still loving them now! Such an inspiration to me when i was young and now that im a lil ok a lot older their music still ministers to me today !! 😊
Thanks Ric for the great music through the years and thanks for allowing your fans to see into some of the behind the scenes things that made the music what it was. Thank you Josh for doing the interview. Great job.
Fantastic invterview. The first time I've heard this podcast. Loved the mix and balance of fan/music appreciation and also Christian reflection; it made it really enjoyable to listen to. Also love how Emergency Broadcast was mentioned - that one gets overlooked a lot :)
Had the pleasure of meeting Rick and other band members on the Power House tour and again on Tales of Wonder. I want to thank Rick and the band for being so cool and kind to me...a kid who really needed it badly at the time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!😂
I worked Atlanta Fest back when it was happening and would interact with many of the musicians and speakers backstage and in the kitchen area. So many of the artists were superficial and downright phony in their walk with Jesus. I enjoyed interacting with those who were genuine and walked the walk. Rick and those in the group were very much the real thing. I remember being at the front of the stage one day where the group was playing during daytime when AF was at Six Flags. We had just removed the plastic from the monitors and stage equipment follow a rain storm. Rick comes flying on stage to start the show and slipped on the plastic and ended up on his back with his legs dangling over the edge. He didn’t miss a beat and started singing laying there at the front of the stage while attempting not to laugh. I wish I could attend a Whiteheart show now. My favorite song of WH is Once and For All. Good to see you Rick.
Powerhouse was the first Album I had of Whiteheart's. Saw them at the Clark County Fair in Ridgefield, WA Back in the 1990s at the Jesus Northwest Festival not once but 2 or 3 times. I wish I could find amore performances from the Jesus Northwest festival, there is a few out there but not many probably do to copyright and the ownership of the Record labels as well..
I remember watching it on VHS tape imported here to Brazil in the 80s, in my opinion White Heart changed the scene of Christian music in the world, bringing a simple message of Christ in its songs.
Rick Florian is a very nice, outgoing guy, when he preferred to keep the reason for the ex-White Heart lead singer's termination for the band, absolutely private, to prevent listeners from knowing it, I respected that, when he was opened to the same story, about how he got the job as the lead singer of White Heart, and how, for being the very young, unfamiliar Christian that he was, when I was just a kid, he got to do, almost everything, besides singing, he would also dance, act crazy, lip-sync and share messages to everybody. God gave Rick the gift, and stayed with White Heart, until the band was over.
Redemption is the most authentic Christian album I have ever heard. I love concept albums. Its equivalent to Queen's last album Innuendo as you sense they saved the best for last. Dont get me wrong I love Freedom and Tales but there is just something deeper here.
Highlands was the very first album (CD) I bought with my own money. I'm a '78 baby and would have been about 15 years old. Whiteheart had a massive impact on me musically and spiritually, along with Petra, as I became a self-taught drummer, played in an amateur Christian band and on worship teams. Rick's vocals were so very powerful - incredible tone and emotion, which beautifully contrasted with Mark's vocals. I can't say enough about the gratitude I have for both Whiteheart and Petra, and how Scriptural truth was instilled deep within me through the medium of their music. I'm one of the weirdos that still listen to these bands regularly even today - much to my wife's chagrin ;) . Good music doesn't ever get old. Don't ever be ashamed of your emotion, Rick. I so appreciate your heart, brother.
I'll never forget the times I was able to see Whiteheart in concert. The talent and anointing was undeniable! Freedom is still one of my favorite albums ever and I still listen to it via iTunes. A huge thank you to Rick and the boys for following their calling and touching so many lives.
Desert Rose!!!...🌹😭💖
I discovered White Heart in 1984 and have been a fan ever since! I only had two opportunities to see them live - in 1986 and 1992. Both great concerts!
Best version of 'Little Drummer Boy' in my opinion
Same. I got our local rock station to add it to their rotation back when it came out.
Agreed!!
Came here to listen to Rique talk about the good old days of WH, and was super surprised by this very thoughtful, insightful, caring and well spoken discussion about Christian living and how things interweave. What a great episode! Thanks Josh and Rikk!
Thank you for this awesome interview. I had the privilege attending a Whiteheart concert in South Africa - April 1994. It was one of the best Gospel concerts I attended. The song "His Heart Was Always In It." was played 3 times that day and every time I could experience the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The concert was also shown live on national TV, something that never happened before in South Africa. The concert was at the Rand Easter Show and I was a Youth-worker in the South African Police Force at that time. I managed to have coffee bar at the show and we could reach many people with the Gospel.
I was there when he met his first wife for the first time. He was only weeks into the "Don't Wait for the Movie" tour doing the Christian music festivals. When he got off the bus he was wearing beach shorts and a pajama shirt. After sound checks he was summoned by the festival merchandising director (his first wife) and as he walked from the soundstage to the merch tent, a gaggle of girls followed him all the whole way. Naturally, we were laughing.The one thing I thought was weird about that concert is that the White Heart road crew (at the time) didn't seem very interested in work. They all had styled hair and nice clothes (Why?) as if they themselves were doing the performing. Rick looked like he had just crawled outta bed.
Was that the Agape festival @ Greenville College, IL?
@@pkwil3120 Yes.
Very enjoyable chat... I was into Whiteheart from 1985 til their ending... So many great songs! And Rick suited them perfectly
I watched this and listened intently. Rick tried to downplay his tendency to cry easily. But I analyzed the context of the moments when his eyes welled up in this interview, and it became evident to me that his heart simply breaks for things that matter, which aren't actually things; he clearly has a heart for people who are hurting. I hope Rick is aware that it is a gift from the Spirit.
I just looked for and listened to "How manu times! Timeless!
Got hooked on White Heart and Petra in the 80s, still listening to their music decades later. God has really used them for His Kingdom all of these years.
Saw the video for "Unchain" around 95-96ish....was instantly hooked.
That one is still an all-time favorite song. Just listened to it last night!
Tales of Wonder is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish!
Agreed.
It's their best album I'd say.
Rick talked about "Over Me" @ 36:33, when he was really crying, in emotion.
I enjoyed this interview with Rick Florian, my favorite song is "Desert Rose", thank you for doing this.
Rick is one of my favorite rock singers.
I was delighted (corny word) to find this interview with Rick. I am still a diehard Whiteheart fan to this day. I am very blessed by the things that the two of you discussed and it means so much to me to hear Rick talk about his deep faith and convictions. You mentioned another interview/podcast with Gordon, Gersh and Rick? How can I find that one? Thank you so much for doing this. I subscribed to your channel
Whiteheart was truly ahead of their time i know thats been said to death but id put their music up against any band today
I was a youth pastor in eastern MO back in the mid-late 80's and was QUITE the Whiteheart groupie. If the band was within a 3 hour drive, I was there. And most times, I took some of my youth kids with me. LOVED Whiteheart then and still am a huge fan now. Thanks for this interview with Ric (If I remember correctly, he used this instead of Rick at the time!?!).
Heard Whiteheart at Washington State University in the early 90,'s. It was a small crowd but they still rocked for us. Freedom is still one of my favorite albums of all time.
White Heart is one of my favorite all time groups. Rick's singing voice is forever stuck in my head.😊 I love that even he had to think hard to remember some of the lyrics😅 . Freedom is my favorite album, only second to The Moody Blues Days of Future Past! 🎉🎉
Whiteheart meant a lot to me. Pat Paradise Rock Station likes this video!
Whiteheart for me has been the best Christian band ever!
I was in the audience at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan when they recorded the video for Don't Wait For the Movie. Been a fan since.
We came from Seattle to bring our Gumbo to the World Gumbo Contest in New Iberia - Finaled in our category (it's the fresh Dungeness crab we caught and brought). What fun!
Loved whiteheart then and still loving them now! Such an inspiration to me when i was young and now that im a lil ok a lot older their music still ministers to me today !! 😊
What a heart.
Thanks Ric for the great music through the years and thanks for allowing your fans to see into some of the behind the scenes things that made the music what it was. Thank you Josh for doing the interview. Great job.
Saw them a few times at Knott's Berry Farm of all places. I still play Heaven of My Heart, Desert Rose and Once And For All.
Me too! Those three songs, and The River Will Flow mean something special to me. ♥️
Fantastic invterview. The first time I've heard this podcast. Loved the mix and balance of fan/music appreciation and also Christian reflection; it made it really enjoyable to listen to.
Also love how Emergency Broadcast was mentioned - that one gets overlooked a lot :)
Glenn is incredible just like You Rick !!!!
I am a vocalist as well this man was great I loved the show and studio tracks
Had the pleasure of meeting Rick and other band members on the Power House tour and again on Tales of Wonder. I want to thank Rick and the band for being so cool and kind to me...a kid who really needed it badly at the time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!😂
I worked Atlanta Fest back when it was happening and would interact with many of the musicians and speakers backstage and in the kitchen area. So many of the artists were superficial and downright phony in their walk with Jesus. I enjoyed interacting with those who were genuine and walked the walk. Rick and those in the group were very much the real thing. I remember being at the front of the stage one day where the group was playing during daytime when AF was at Six Flags. We had just removed the plastic from the monitors and stage equipment follow a rain storm. Rick comes flying on stage to start the show and slipped on the plastic and ended up on his back with his legs dangling over the edge. He didn’t miss a beat and started singing laying there at the front of the stage while attempting not to laugh. I wish I could attend a Whiteheart show now. My favorite song of WH is Once and For All. Good to see you Rick.
Love it
That song was by Paul Young. Everytime You Go Away. Great song
@ 31:20 Rick talking about fellowship & church
Would love to see Rick with Jay Sekulow band!
Great interview.
Powerhouse was the first Album I had of Whiteheart's. Saw them at the Clark County Fair in Ridgefield, WA Back in the 1990s at the Jesus Northwest Festival not once but 2 or 3 times. I wish I could find amore performances from the Jesus Northwest festival, there is a few out there but not many probably do to copyright and the ownership of the Record labels as well..
I remember watching it on VHS tape imported here to Brazil in the 80s, in my opinion White Heart changed the scene of Christian music in the world, bringing a simple message of Christ in its songs.
That marked our generation and still echo today, Rock n roll, Life, Ministry and Testimony, White Heart forever🎤🎹🎸🥁🎵🎼🎶🙏🙏🙏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Rick Florian is a very nice, outgoing guy, when he preferred to keep the reason for the ex-White Heart lead singer's termination for the band, absolutely private, to prevent listeners from knowing it, I respected that, when he was opened to the same story, about how he got the job as the lead singer of White Heart, and how, for being the very young, unfamiliar Christian that he was, when I was just a kid, he got to do, almost everything, besides singing, he would also dance, act crazy, lip-sync and share messages to everybody. God gave Rick the gift, and stayed with White Heart, until the band was over.
I liked the interview yet was wishing that the interviewer would have let Rick talk more and less interruption
I saw white heart 2 days before my wife left me with our children 3 babies I love them
"This is all for me..." (1:02:37-50) Ummm when will we hear THAT song, Rick?
Love Whiteheart. One of my inspirations to play guitar and eventually co-start the Christian hard rock band TORN.
Redemption is the most authentic Christian album I have ever heard. I love concept albums. Its equivalent to Queen's last album Innuendo as you sense they saved the best for last. Dont get me wrong I love Freedom and Tales but there is just something deeper here.
❤❤
Why are we seeing more of the host than the guest?
The question is , is Rick Florian still writing music in a rock band ?
7:35 Every Time You Go Away is a Paul Young song. ua-cam.com/video/nfk6sCzRTbM/v-deo.html
My son's and me have seen whiteheads 5 times