10 YEARS ON YOUTUBE! - REACTION VIDEO (ft. Gia 🖤)

[@RickyFicarelli]

10 YEARS MY FRIENDS!! 🎉 If you're reading this - I'm very grateful for your time, we hope you enjoy this fun upload 🖤 I'll be hitting y'all with some more drumming soon 🚀 Be well, stay healthy & take care for now!

[@raphaelsoeiro1202]

Um abraço do 🇧🇷

[@josejose1510]

I Miss you and king the kid, and i still listen album from kind the kid , j still your fans from Indonesian

[@robertwalker8617]

Hey Ricky hope all is going well, you have a beautiful wife and I’m so glad I found y’all ( yes I’m southern, just below you on the state line of Tennessee and Alabama about 80 miles south of Nashville), your time behind your kit is so inspirational, it’s infectious!!! I really hope you’re on here another 10 years or more , it’s just great to watch the progression of a famous drummer, would have loved to have seen footage 10 years before this 10 years of footage, have a great night Ricky and Gia🤘😎

[@kendraseguin8356]

This really dug up memories that I forgot I even had, thanks for the throwback :) I remember feeling so cool listening to "KZbin rockers" and seeing KTK live back when I was like 12. Now it's so crazy looking back on this time and seeing how everybody has grown up since then! Happy 10 years

[@RickyFicarelli]

I'm in the same boat - planning this video then filming and editing afterwards felt like constant waves of memories flooding back to me! Looking back now, I really cherish the opportunities & I'm grateful I got to be part of your life in some way 🤘 Be well Kendra!

[@tmichael39]

Awww......no mention of KTK. I loved those BTS videos of you touring and making albums. It was very entertaining.

[@RickyFicarelli]

This video was just taking a look at those early early years. More memories to share for sure 🤘Thankful to hear from you, take care!

[@jtg9850]

This was a fun video to watch and brought back a lot of memories! Actually, I thought you'd been on KZbin for more than 10yrs -- I just know it has been a lot of fun and a real joy watching grow up (kind of) on YT, from your early drum covers through the different groups and now to your loving relationship wit Gia -- the two of you make such a sweet, beautiful couple. Hopefully this pandemic will be over in a few more months and you'll be back out there performing or doing whatever you put your mind to!!! In the meantime, stay well, blessed, and Happy sitar Strumming!! ✨

[@RickyFicarelli]

Thank you for such a beautiful message & the abundance of good vibes ✨ I'm sending that love back your way! And if you have a minute, I just uploaded a new video today actually I hope you'll check out next 🖤

[@TaaaylorKay]

Wow I remember going to the digitour so vividly! I went to see Christina, and thats how I discovered you! I went home and looked up your channel and then I was obsessed. Nothing like doing to a show where people are fist pumping the air to the Double Rainbow song

[@RickyFicarelli]

Christina was always mind blowing to watch sing live 💚 And the Gregory Brothers are still one of the most entertaining groups I've ever had the pleasure of sharing a stage with! Awesome to hear from you again Taylor 🤘

[@dancerscriv]

👋🏻 from the UK!! 🇬🇧 This was so Nostalgic!!! I discovered you on the Somebody That I Used to Know video . KZbin was such a different place back then and you guys were so creative with your content and amazingly talented at the same time. I remember all the BTS videos and when you rebranded to King The Kid - I still listen to that album now. I was also lucky to see you play in Dallas TX during one of my visits to see my friends over there! Keep smiling and keep creating Ricky!! 👍🏼

[@RickyFicarelli]

You'll have to send me a photo of us together (if we have one haha) on instagram or something! It's really inspiring to have support that has spanned years. Thanks for making me smile today, take care & hope to hear from you again soon 🤘

[@dancerscriv]

RickyFicarelli I just sent you a screen shot of my post from back in the day! I managed to speak to Jose that gig as he was charging his phone near the bit where we were sitting. He commented back the next day :) My friend wasn’t feeling well that night but I have a load of videos. Sad we had to leave early as I’d come a long way and hadn’t got to meet you all! I remember the three man drums section you did and filmed that along with a few other songs but I’m singing over the top of most of the videos 😅

[@therestingmitchface6241]

I've been watching you since your Blink 182 What's My Age Again cover! I remember they shouted you out for some contest. I STILL listen to your old covers all the time at work. I miss your Racks cover, that's 100% my favorite you've done

[@RickyFicarelli]

Hearing Mark Hoppus & Tom DeLonge shoutout my video was a freaking trip back in the day! And I really appreciate that you've stuck around all this time my friend. Hope you're doing well through this current wave of craziness🤘

[@DavidColaDrums]

Crazy!! Definitely watched all of those covers on repeat when I was first starting. Most highly produced covers online at the time! I used to spend nights just trying to understand how you did the dual drum covers with yourself 😂. Congrats on 10 years man!

[@RickyFicarelli]

What?! THE David Cola used to watch my videos?? In all seriousness - you're absolutely rippin' my brother & I love watching your work. On the other end of all this craziness I hope we have the opportunity to kick it. If you come to Nashville next year I need a complimentary chops lesson in person 😎

[@DavidColaDrums]

RickyFicarelli haha! Dead serious! I watched you for years before I ever started posting stuff! You were one of those inspirations for sure! Definitely will kick it for sure once this all blows over brother 😬🤘🏽

[@crazycat1986]

Happy to see you having a blast! :D Love the videos, been following for many many years, and many more to come!! Take care Ricky!

[@RickyFicarelli]

A joy to hear from you AJ✌️ Thanks for dropping by to show some love - I hope you're doing well my friend!

[@SarahDempz]

Wow! I've been subscribed to you since the very very very beginning! Crazy to relive all those old videos I used to love back when I was 18!!

[@RickyFicarelli]

Welcome back 😁 I really appreciate hearing from you today 🎉 I hope you're doing GREAT Sarah!

[@RickyFicarelli]

🥁 drum covers start ➤ 3:00 🎙️ interviews / live / Wellington starts ➤ 10:50

[@renyaguirre1866]

Congratulations Ricky! For me you have been a great inspiration since I got the pleasure to know you in 2013 with King the King and continue to be an example of a well paved path. It has been fun seeing your beginning before 2012. Much love to you and Gia ❤️

[@RickyFicarelli]

Your comment was very touching & I'm overjoyed to hear from you today ❤️

[@dawnfarer]

this actually was so fun to watch, i've seen you since your drumming cover/wellington days. you've always had such an unforgettable infectious way about you. You were a big part of such a memorable era, so cool to see you now and you're married! you've really grown into yourself and it makes very happy. big love to you and your wife

[@RickyFicarelli]

This comment is absolutely the highlight of my day. I appreciate your warmth & good energy so much. I'm humbled you've kept in touch all these years!

[@ryandirusso]

Amazing Ricky! Been a huge fan for at least 9 of the last 10 years since the first day I saw a cover of yours! So many great memories in this video!!!!

[@RickyFicarelli]

The amount of positive vibes & memories shared on this video is making me feel so inspired. You're appreciated so much my brother!!

[@markmckeown87]

For a second I thought you were married to Carly Rae Jepsen xD

[@RickyFicarelli]

We just got a real kick out of this comment 😂 Thanks for watching my brother!

[@markmckeown87]

@@RickyFicarelli Haha no worries. You're awesome dude, always great to see your vids popping up, drum covers or not!

[@RickyFicarelli]

You're a legend. Touch base with me on Instagram sometime - I've been releasing some shorter drumming content over there too 🤘

[@AceHardy]

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[@RickyFicarelli]

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[@WelcomeTo]

Ricky you're a freakin legend! I remember watching that Baby video! So glad you've still got the massive smile! So dang contagious 😁😁😁

[@RickyFicarelli]

You're incredibly kind! Thank you so much for enjoying this look back with me 🤘

[@Gooseberry1414]

Whoaaaa! What a throwback! 😳 I loved it though. I'm still digging your old drum covers like Teenage Dream or I'm not Afraid!!! You got me REALLY into watching KZbin vids. Wow. What a journey it has been. 😊 Keep it up Ricky. #ficarellifamily right? 😁😜

[@RickyFicarelli]

It's really such a joy to have you share this throwback with me 🤘I hope you won't be a stranger #FicarelliFamily 🖤

[@isabelaaa]

WOW.. what a journey it has been. i first saw you through cody simpson's all day drum cover (i'm now watching back your early covers and seeing my comments there is making me cringy), and i remember thinking the lights on the drums were so cool haha. i remember loving wellington so much and i was such a huge fan back then! couple years later we did a drum lesson skype call, which led me to starting drum classes two years ago. you def made me fall in love with the instrument. i'm so happy to see you happy, wishing you all the best. (thanks for this memory lane video)

[@RickyFicarelli]

It's an absolute pleasure to have your good vibes brought to this trip down memory lane Isabela 🤘 Hit me up on Instagram sometime - would love to checkup on your drumming!

[@ayami3067]

Happy 10 years omg it was really fun and cool to see some memories, also, ft with gorgeous gia? This video is perfect hahaha, much love! Have a happy day! 🦋🌟

[@RickyFicarelli]

Your comment is a ray of sunshine on our day, thank you 🦋

[@sara_razzle]

RICKY omg this is awesome congrats!!!

[@RickyFicarelli]

Thanks so much Sara!! 🤘

[@xEnigmatik360Mvz]

My guy, congrats bro, happy to see you doing good

[@RickyFicarelli]

Grateful for the good vibes, be well 🤘

[@yessismiles]

Been a fan since Wellington and wow what a throw back! Lol 24 now, hope you and your beautiful wife are doing well! 💜

[@RickyFicarelli]

We're doing groovy so far with all this mayhem & I hope you're staying safe too 🙏 It means so much to touch base with you again after all these years!

[@giaficarelli7011]

🤗🤗🤗🌈

[@RickyFicarelli]

💖💖💖

[@SteveFontanaDRUMMER]

Man I remember watching your Hey Monday cover when it first came out back when I was in middle school at the time; inspired me then, just as much as your new videos continue to inspire me now. Keep the gold comin brotha🤘

[@RickyFicarelli]

You're an absolute legend my brother - so happy to celebrate 10 years on the grind with you today 🤘 Touch base with me on instagram sometime!

[@PaulyFPL]

Do you still keep in touch with David & Jose? Loved you guys together, be great to see you film and play music together sometime.

[@tylerondrums859]

I love when you post. Keep up the good work. Hope Nashville is treating you well.

[@RickyFicarelli]

Quarantine has certainly slowed Nashville down but otherwise it's been a great move for us this past year or so! Looking forward to the world getting back to some type of normal & rocking out again soon. Thanks for commenting Tyler, happy to hear from you ✌️

[@myri.m]

oh my GOD this is bringing back allll the memories aka war flashbacks hahaha

[@RickyFicarelli]

Filming & editing this video brought back many war flashbacks for me too 😂 (but also some great memories 🖤)! Appreciate hearing from you today Myri 🤘

[@myri.m]

@@RickyFicarelli yeah i have to agree! as much as i cringe about that time, i'm so grateful for the friendships i've made and the people i've met that i still talk to to this day :) stay safe & healthy!

[@KieranLynchMusic]

This was such a throwback dude! Haha love the video, hope you two are keeping well

[@RickyFicarelli]

Thanks my brother! Be well!

[@YTKhaos]

i watched all of these when they came out, am a big fan on your work....cant believe its been 10 years now

[@RickyFicarelli]

It means the absolute world to still have your support 10 years later my friend!

[@darkokonjic5826]

This video made my day, thanks ricky

[@RickyFicarelli]

No thank you my friend ✌️

[@KelleyBaluja]

Kinda crazy watching this. It brought back so many fun memories!

[@RickyFicarelli]

Thankful to share some of those memories with you Kelley 🤘

[@SlashinAces]

Enjoyed seeing such chill moments here!

[@MyAndresGutierrez]

I feel old AF and im only 24 :( I saw your videos back on 10th grade here in South America and was one of the reasons i started to play drums. Ty sir.

[@RickyFicarelli]

I'm turning 27 this year & I think I completely understand how you're feeling. Man, incredibly humbling. No greater reward than knowing I inspired some drummers to pick up those sticks & do their thing! Appreciate your comment today my brother 🤘

[@crazycat1986]

Also, any plans to update/upload more of your songs on Spotify? Rewatching these covers through the video and going to find them again makes me wish they were on Spotify!

[@RickyFicarelli]

haha unfortunately since these 'drum covers' are copyrighted material I wouldn't be able to upload them as remixes or anything on Spotify but ya know, the internet may have some tricks to get the audio another way 🤐

[@angieoledan7817]

HAPPY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY RICKY! 🎉🎉🎉

[@RickyFicarelli]

THANKS SO MUCH ANGIE! 🤘

[@AmbiCahira]

Happy anniversary Ricky!! I found you in 2011 so wow time flies! :)

[@RickyFicarelli]

No way! 9 years. 🖤 You've been here to see all the phases of 'Ricky' & I appreciate so much your continued friendship today! Rock on. 🤘

[@AmbiCahira]

@@RickyFicarelli It is so surreal that time passed so fast! The first ever cover of yours I found was an Avenged Sevenfold cover and I think it's still close to my heart because 2011 I turned my life around and your music became such a huge inspiration through those times so that cover feels like the beginning of something great in my life. It sounds dramatic but that cover really energized me into a positive change. :) I'll be around for as long as you choose to do youtube. Stay awesome. ^_^

[@TheOnePianoPlayer]

Congrats on 10 years!! 👏🏼

[@RickyFicarelli]

Thanks so much! 😆

[@TheOnePianoPlayer]

RickyFicarelli new fan! Your page is awesome 😎 🎵🎶

[@RickyFicarelli]

@@TheOnePianoPlayer Well that's awesome my friend, I hope you'll subscribe & keep in touch then!

[@TheOnePianoPlayer]

RickyFicarelli 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kaitlinrose1277]

Crazy how long it has been! I'm 22 now and remember growing up going to Digitour when I was 14 in Toronto to meet you and the band. Hope you are doing well 😊 Cheers!

[@RickyFicarelli]

Kaitlin!! 😲 Seeing 'Toronto' in your comment made my brain make the connection ⚡ haha So awesome to hear from you, much love & thanks for bringing some good vibes and memories today 🤘

[@kaitlinrose1277]

@@RickyFicarelli Wow I can't believe that you remember that! 🤗 Of course and thank you too! Stay safe

[@Ingrid_LikesToLift]

Oh my good I remember the smash up video with Alex Goot! 😭 I am feeling my age haha

[@RickyFicarelli]

I'm certainly feeling my age looking back at all this content too! haha Thanks for dropping in 🖤

[@crazycat1986]

Also also (sorry, last comment haha), I love your wife's sense of humour, she knows you so well!

[@RickyFicarelli]

Last comment?! I hope you drop a comment or two on every new upload my friend. Gia's the best, we appreciate the love too 🖤

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

I feel old. I started watching you in 2009 and i subscribed in 2011.

[@RickyFicarelli]

Utterly mental! So grateful to hear from you again today my friend 🎉

[@AndrewlovesBeatles14]

@@RickyFicarelli of course dude!! much love!

[@rhaile8434]

King the Kid song We Are The Ones in one my fav song of all time like all time..

[@RickyFicarelli]

Thanks for the kind words my friend 🤘

[@PowersOnDrums]

Wow... just ran into your channel... a young kid with double bass! I never thougt it was a thing. Most younger people are so into the less drums the better just because they're either lazy and don't want to carry them and/or can't figure out how to afford more drums. But double bass is the best/coolest! They even sound better than a double kick pedal on one kick because each kick has more time to breathe. Not to mention it looks so cool! Peace man...

[@RickyFicarelli]

I couldn't agree more there's nothing more captivating than the sound/feel/LOOK of two bass drums! At the end of the day my favorite drummers, Cozy Powell, Tommy Lee, Tommy Aldridge, Eric Carr (just to name a few) were all powerhouses with double kicks. 🤘 Appreciate your kind words & support of my channel very much!

[@kaylarssage]

here's to another 10 years with our youtube mega music star 💕✨

[@kaylarssage]

I still have my 'ricky ficarelli's squad' bracelet and acceptance letter 😅

[@RickyFicarelli]

SQUAD! You're an absolute legend & thanks for sharing some of that love with me today 🚀

[@graf6653]

You probably wont see this but my first vid i saw from you was your cover of hell above by pierce the veil and ive been a fan since

[@RickyFicarelli]

I really appreciate you sharing! Thanks so keeping in touch & enjoying my videos all these years ✨

[@JennieThibault]

Someone please tell me the episode of So Random he was on is somewhere in this.

[@RickyFicarelli]

I FREAKING WISH! I was gonna use Disney+ to react to the So Random! performance with Dave but their website wouldn't allow me to record my screen! Tricky one, Mickey Mouse 🐭🤛

[@blindsoup]

why did wellington break up?

[@khaira97]

Yes i am so happy!!❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@RickyFicarelli]

So happy you enjoyed the video! 🖤 We appreciate the love so much too.

[@khaira97]

@@RickyFicarelli more vlogs with Gia please share your love story on the next vlog please

[@MentalHippieLex]

This video was a TRIP for me since I’ve been watching since pre Wellington... seems like a lifetime since then 😂 Sending love!

[@RickyFicarelli]

You've always been an absolute legend Lexy, hope you're well 🤘

[@frankhuarhuacarrasco1304]

Hola!! Te sigo desde del 2016, felicitaciones!! Eres un gran baterista... Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪

[@RickyFicarelli]

Es un placer hablar contigo! Muchas gracias 🤘

[@mrfrozd5077]

How could you not include your performance with Dave Days on the Disney Channel?!

[@RickyFicarelli]

Right!! I wanted to but there was no good version to react to on KZbin. We actually were gonna react to that performance, it's on Disney+, but their website blocked the ability to screen record. A bummer. But hey - appreciate hearing from you again my friend 🙌

[@JustinPancubila]

I'm first comment ever you know Travis Barker is one of my favorite drummers in the word

[@RickyFicarelli]

Travis Barker will always be an iconic drummer for me too 🤘

[@jgbcreations9368]

Been a fan of yours since your drum cover of "Got Money by Lil Wayne & T-Pain.

[@RickyFicarelli]

Hell yeah! That one was a classic as well 😎 Appreciate so much you keeping up with me all this time my friend. Touch base with me on instagram sometime too ✌️

[@danteficarelli6454]

Rip wellington, music hasn’t been the same since 😔

[@RickyFicarelli]

RIP music 2/13/12 - 8/31/12 ⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️

[@siadrum4294]

Thank you for visiting my channel. Your channel is so beautiful to see you enjoying music with your lovely wife. I'm subscribing to it. Please put up good music.

[@RickyFicarelli]

Appreciate your kindness! Looking forward to seeing more of what you'll create as well 🤘

[@eszoendless751]

I saw you played drums , 10 years Ricky

[@NightWindsMusic]

We need a part 2 with King The Kid lmao, miss ya buddy

[@RickyFicarelli]

That is indeed a whole other story for another day! While I was editing this video my brain was ready to jump on stage with all 5 of us to play the sink or swim setlist 😂

[@josejose1510]

Ahhh i first see you on KZbin , cover one direction with DMF and Jose ,

[@RickyFicarelli]

So cool, thanks for commenting & watching the new video Jose!

[@97sStudio]

Cute. 🥰

[@tessblog3384]

Great friendship

[@rikyrokz4974]

I am your big fan from india....much love for you and your family

[@emilytippman7614]

Holy crap I miss the Wellington/KTK days

[@RickyFicarelli]

Undoubtedly some incredible memories. Thanks for dropping by Emily on the new upload ✌️

[@realmeloedits]

I wanted to be you so bad 10 years ago hahaha I was always trying to figure out how to max saxophone as cool.

[@khaira97]

.more vlogs with Gia please

[@videomaker1289]

What are you doing these days?

[@RickyFicarelli]

These days we're sorta just locked down & on quarantine like most of us around the world 😅 But in general, my wife & I moved to Nashville early 2019 and we've been both working in the music industry here. There's maybe a handful of new videos you missed over the last year? But all in all - we're doing great & feeling healthy! I hope you're staying well too my friend ✌️

[@BjarnedeGraaf]

this guy must love his chest(hair) :-P

[@RickyFicarelli]

I think it's mostly the minimal chest hair that makes these unbuttoned shirts a possibility 😂

[@BjarnedeGraaf]

@@RickyFicarelli hahaha that's great. I love your vids man. longtime fan here. glad to see fresh content

[@sara_razzle]

Nothin like a good cringe at your younger self haha

[@PowersOnDrums]

You remind me a lot of Cozy Powell. Maybe you're the reincarnation?? hah!

[@RickyFicarelli]

What a wild compliment, Cozy Powell is an absolute legend, a stellar drummer & a class act! Thanks my man.