Ricky Muscat
Template:Infobox musical artist 2 Richard Dean Muscat (born in Darwin but now living in Melbourne, Australia), is an Australian male singer and a Top 12 contestant in Australian Idol 4 from Werribee, Victoria, Australia. He lives with his mother, and works at a chemical factory.
When Ricky was just 9, his father, a drummer, used to take him to the local pub where he would sing 60s hits for the locals. Ricky continued to develop his singing, by performing in choirs before joining a covers band, playing the local circuit and gaining invaluable experience as a performer. Lately, Ricky has found his voice, concentrating on urban music and house. Ricky is of Maltese extraction.
Ricky also participates in the Seniors - Western Region Football League.
His background is Maltese.
Australian Idol
Ricky gained first attention at the Melbourne auditions of Australian Idol 4 by singing Shai's "If I Ever Fall In Love Again" and winning the judges over to make the Top 124 in Sydney. Following a controversial falling out on day two of the theatre round with trio member Jorge Bec, Ricky put all his focus into his singing and gained a place in the Top 24. During the first semi final round, Ricky sang "So Sick" by Ne*Yo but did not accrue enough votes to advance.
On September 4, the judges advanced Ricky into the Top 12 as the first of four successful wildcard contestants.
Australian Idol Performances
- Melbourne Auditions: "If I Ever Fall In Love Again" by Shai
- Top 24: "So Sick" by Ne-Yo
- Wildcard: "Caught Up" by Usher
- Top 12: Contestant's Choice - "Walking Away" by Craig David
- Top 11: Rock - "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
- Top 10: #1 Hits - "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago
- Top 9: Contestant's Year of Birth - "Down Under" by Men at Work
- Top 8: Disco - "Get Down on It" by Kool & the Gang
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