Bosphorus signature artist Rikki Rockett affirms that he has been exonerated of a felony rape charge filed in Mississippi and widely reported by the media. A grand jury refused to indict Rockett when it became apparent that Rikki was not in the state at the time of the incident. In a bizarre turn of events, Rockett seems to have been the victim of a career criminal with a history of impersonating rock stars to sexually pursue women, and an over-aggressive media that failed to search for the truth beyond the headlines. Look for Rikki to seek legal recourse.
On a personal note, when I first read the arrest story I thought, "That's not Rikki." He and I have spent a good deal of time together either on his tour bus, backstge on the gigs, or at trade shows. We worked closely to develop his signature Rockett Ride. I know him to be a great guy, an animal rights activist, a good businessman, and a personal friend. We spoke soon after the arrest and he assured me the charges were not truthful. I decided to continue with the advertising for his new cymbals, in spite of the snickers over our headline "The Ride of Your Life."
I can only imagine what life has been like for Rikki these last few months. His character and reputation have been unfairly tarnished. On the business side of things, his band Poison, his company Rockett Drum Works, and his signature products with Bosphorus and others have all taken a hit. I sincerely hope that the media reports his exoneration with the same zeal as the initial rape charge and I stand by my friend as he attempts to reclaim his good name.
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