Rooky Ricardo's Records, an iconic music store in San Francisco, is in financial distress as owner Dick Vivian faces Stage 3 pancreatic cancer. Vivian, who has operated the store since 1987, specializes in soul and oldies records, particularly from the 1960s. Two recent rent hikes have exacerbated the store's challenges, though Vivian has relied on a rent-controlled apartment and insurance to help manage costs. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to raise $25,000 for his medical treatments, receiving nearly $15,000 from 151 donors within the first week of fundraising.
"Dick doesn't know anything about rock or punk or jazz or classical, and he doesn't care to know... What he does know is soul and oldies, and especially girl groups from the 1960s."
"If he has ever touched your life... insulted your haircut in the funniest and most savagely sweet way possible... given you that most sublime moment of a record at the listening station."
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