Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment for over 50 years. He is the founder of The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, Buffalo Music Awards, Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Concerts, a former employee of ASCAP and Time Warner retiree. He presents classes on the History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment for the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express Program and gives presentations at libraries, community centers and various organizations.