Dick Vivian, owner of Rooky Ricardo’s vinyl record shop, continues his work despite a Stage 3 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He receives treatment including weekly chemotherapy at UCSF and support from friends like Nick Waterhouse. Vivian is a regional celebrity, known for his dance moves and personality in San Francisco’s dining scene. His record shop, opened in 1987, represents his vision for music enjoyment. Vivian engages customers with humor and genuine interest, earning deep affection from the community, noted by the considerable outpouring of support during his illness.
Vivian has continued to run the shop despite a Stage 3 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He’s been receiving treatment at UCSF, including weekly chemotherapy infusions.
Musician and longtime Rooky's employee Nick Waterhouse moved back to San Francisco from L.A. to help care for Vivian.
Rookys in 1987 became a 'dreamy embodiment of whatever he thinks people should get out of listening to records,' Waterhouse says.
'When you come in as a customer, he immediately personalizes you. He’s not chilly or distant. He brings you in closer by joking with you.'
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