Formally as Artist Relations Director for Paiste Cymbals, Rich Mangicaro held that position for 19 years, where he worked with celebrated musicians including Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland, Sheila E. and U2’s Larry Mullen. He secured major endorsement contracts for renowned drummers including Paul McCartney’s Abe Laboriel Jr., John JR Robinson, Tool’s Danny Carey and Nashville’s top session artist Shannon Forrest. Rich was an integral part of Paiste's sound development team, helping to create their Signature, Traditional and Dark Energy Series. He also conducted product seminars both nationally and internationally.
As a music journalist, Rich has written feature articles for various music trades including Modern Drummer, Drumhead, Drumscene and Batteur, enjoying both national and international recognition.
Rich currently works as Artist Relations Manager for Gon Bops Inc., working closely with iconic percussionists alex acuna, lenny castro, Walfredo reyes Sr, luisito quintero, jamey haddad, orestes vilato and many more. He also creates video content for Gon bops, as well as hosts both of their podcast shows - “GB Live”…their live video show and the percussion loft, Gon Bops’ well-recieved radio format podcast show, available wherever you podcast. Rich also recently just joined the creative percussion company native tongue percussion, as their artist relations manager.
