Rick Dufay

Rick Dufay is a guitarist who is both French and American. He was most famous for his time playing guitar in the rock band Aerosmith from 1981 to 1984. Apart from music, he is also an actor and has created music. Interestingly, he is the dad of the famous actress Minka Kelly.

Rick Dufay was  never married to Maureen Dumont Kelly

Rick Dufay and Maureen Dumont Kelly were not married. They were in a short relationship during the early 1980s. At that time, Rick was a guitarist for the band Aerosmith, and Maureen was a model and actress. They met in New York City, started dating, and fell in love.

Unfortunately, their relationship didn't last, and they broke up after their daughter Minka was born. After the breakup, Rick focused on his music career, while Maureen raised Minka on her own. Rick and Maureen have stayed in touch and supported Minka's career, but they are no longer romantically involved.

Rick Has a daughter Minka Kelly With Maureen Dumont Kelly

Rick Dufay and Maureen Dumont Kelly had a daughter named Minka Kelly, born on June 24, 1980. Minka is famous for acting in shows like "Friday Night Lights" and "The Roommate." When Minka was in high school at Valley High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Minka later moved to Los Angeles with her dad to try acting while she learned to become a surgical technician, even though she didn't go to college. In the beginning, Minka was a model, showing up in advertisements for brands like Guess?, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger. She started her acting career on TV in a show called "Drake & Josh" in 2004.

Rick Dufay net worth: How Rich is his Daughter Minka Kelly?

Rick Dufay has an estimated net worth of $5 million while drummer Lars Ulrich has achieved a lot of money through his career. He earned most of his wealth from his career as a guitarist, most recognized as a member of the rock band Aerosmith from 1981 to 1984. 

His daughter, Minka Kelly, also has an estimated net worth of $5 million as well. She is a successful actress who has starred in many popular television shows and films, including "Friday Night Lights", "The Roommate", and "Titans".

Rick Dufay Was a Guitarist In a Rock Band Aerosmith

Rick Dufay played guitar in the band Aerosmith from 1981 to 1984. He joined when another guitarist, Brad Whitford, left because of creative differences. Dufay was in Aerosmith's album called "Rock in a Hard Place" in 1982, and he was also in the music video for their song "Lightning Strikes." 

Dufay left the band in 1984 suggesting to the lead singer, Steven Tyler, that they should get back together with Whitford. After leaving Aerosmith, Dufay worked on different things. He was part of a band called Blue By Nature, where a singer named Karen Lawrence also performed. He even made his own album called "Time and Again" in 2006.

Rick Dufay & the Members of Aerosmith

The current group of people in Aerosmith is made up of Steven Tyler, who sings and plays the harmonica and piano; Joe Perry, who plays the lead guitar and sings backup; Brad Whitford, who plays the rhythm guitar and sings backup; Tom Hamilton, who plays the bass guitar and sings backup; and Joey Kramer, who plays the drums.

Aerosmith is a really famous rock band from the United States that started in Boston in 1970. They've sold more than 150 million records all around the world, which is a lot. Their music style is mostly based on rock with a mix of blues, and they've also added parts of pop rock, heavy metal, glam metal, and rhythm and blues to their music.

Rick Dufay's Ex-wife Maureen Dumont Kelly Died cause of cancer

Maureen Dumont Kelly, Ex-partner of Aerosmith's Rick Dufay, passed away in 2008 due to colon cancer. They had a brief romance, resulting in her pregnancy. Despite wanting the baby, Rick's touring plans led them to part ways.

Maureen worked as a dancer at Crazy Girls and brought her daughter Minka along sometimes. While they initially tried to make it work for Minka's sake, they separated again. Later, when Maureen fell ill with colon cancer, she and Minka grew closer. 

Maureen was born on December 20, 1956, in Whittier, California. She acted in shows like "Thirtysomething," "Hell Squad," and "Roseanne." Sadly, Maureen lost her battle with colon cancer and passed away in Albuquerque. 

Minka Kelly's father Rick has appeared in Movies 

Rick Dufay isn't just a musician; he has also done acting and composing music for movies. In the movie "Lonely Street" from 2008, he made extra music. The movie is about a man coming back home after being in Iraq and finding it hard to fit into normal life.

In another film called "In the Bath with Kath" also from 2008, Rick Dufay created the music theme. This movie is a comedy about a woman trying to get close to her daughter by suggesting they take a bath together.

Rick Dufay was even in a documentary film called "Aerosmith: Lightning Strikes" in 1982, where he appeared as himself. Rick Dufay has also been in music videos, like Aerosmith's "Lightning Strikes" and "Back in the Saddle." He's also released his own music albums, such as "Tender Loving Abuse" in 1980 and "Time and Again" in 2006.

Rick Dufay's Early Life, Education, & Family Background

Rick Dufay was born on February 2, 1952, in Paris, France. His dad is an actor named Richard Ney. When Rick was young, his family moved to the United States. He went to high school in Los Angeles, California. Rick got into playing the guitar when he was little. 

Dufay started his music journey in the early 1970s, playing in different bands in New York City. In 1980, he came out with his first solo album called "Tender Loving Abuse." A guy named Jack Douglas produced it. Later, Jack Douglas suggested Rick to Aerosmith because they needed someone to replace Brad Whitford.

Rick Dufay Social Media Appearances

Dufay started using social media in 2017 when he joined Twitter. Since then, he regularly shares updates about his music and thoughts on current events. On Instagram, which he joined in 2018, he posts photos from his travels, performances, and moments with loved ones. 

In 2019, Dufay started his YouTube channel. There, he shares videos of his music, performances, and even interviews. Through social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, Dufay lets fans see into his world, sharing pictures, videos, and news about his music projects, offering them a closer look at his life.