Rick Wes

Craig Gendreau, better known by his stage name Rick Wes, is an American singer who was active from 1990 to 1991.

Career Craig Gendreau was discovered at a talent show in Nashua, New Hampshire by songwriter and producer Maurice Starr, who was looking for "a white soul kid." Despite Gendreau having no singing background or stage experience, Starr envisioned him as "like James Dean -- only better, with a touch of Elvis." While figuring out how to market Gendreau, Starr gave him the first name "Rick" after Rick Springfield, and the last name "Wes" after getting lost somewhere between Providence, Rhode Island and Westford, Massachusetts and seeing a "North South East West" road sign.

Discography Albums North, South, East, Wes (1990) Possession (1991)

Singles "North, South, East, West" (1990) "Don'tchu Wanna Rock" (1990) "Possession" (1991) "It's You" (1991)