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Ric Drasin (born July 12, 1944) is an American actor, personal trainer, stuntman, former bodybuilder, and retired professional wrestler. Drasin wrestled professionally for 36 years between 1965 to 2001, while also winning titles in amateur bodybuilding contests during his younger years, and still remains active as a professional wrestling instructor. He designed both the original Gold's Gym logo — a cartoon sketch of a bald weightlifter—and the World Gym gorilla logo.〔Perine, Shawn. (2005, December). Gold's goes bald. ''Flex''.〕〔() American Wrestling Federation Website. Ric and Joe Gold. (Retrieved on February 19, 2007.)〕 ==Early life== Richard Alan Drasin was born and raised in Bakersfield, California.〔() Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Website. Agriculture. (Retrieved on December 13, 2007.)〕〔() Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Website. Oil & Energy Industries. (Retrieved on December 13, 2007.)〕 His father and mother, Oscar (1911–1963) and Claire (1914–2010), owned and operated Drasin's Little Folks Shop, a children's furniture and clothing store.〔() DDT Digest Website. Mid-Week Report by Bill. Includes the following newspaper article: Martinez, Leonel. (1998, January 20). Intimidating actor proves heavy on charm. ''The Bakersfield Californian''. (Retrieved on November 28, 2009.)〕 Drasin has one sibling, an older sister, Stephanie, born in 1936. Drasin's formal education began at Franklin Elementary School. While at Emerson Junior High School, as a joke he and two friends tried out for the cheerleading squad. They were selected.〔 He graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1962 at age 18, then attended Bakersfield College for two years (1963–1964), focusing on art. Drasin's interests in bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, and guitar playing began in junior high school. When Drasin was in high school, he formed a band known as The Epics, who were featured at YMCA Day at the Hollywood Bowl in 1960.〔 About three months later, The Epics competed in a Battle of the Bands contest at the Hollywood Palladium, placing second out of about 200 bands. One of the prizes was a one-year recording contract with Capitol Records. Capitol Records changed the name of The Epics to The Hollywood Vines, who recorded two cruising songs, "Cruisin’" and "When Johnny Comes Slidin’ Home." The 45 rpm record (Capitol Records reference number 4511) was released in 1961. Although the record was a success, the band drifted apart as the members grew into adulthood.〔() American Wrestling Federation Website. Drasin, Ric. My band. (Retrieved March 4, 2007.)〕 Drasin enlisted in the Army Reserves for eight years and was inducted on his 18th birthday.〔 On active duty for approximately six months after enlistment and for two weeks each year thereafter, Drasin served as a clerk/typist and driver, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed at Fort Ord, California, and Fort Lewis, Washington. When Drasin was 18, his father died during surgery for a heart condition.〔() Jewish Magazine Website. Drasin, Ric. (2003, November) Life as a Jewish professional wrestler. (Retrieved on February 23, 2007.)〕 Drasin and his father had very much enjoyed going to professional wrestling shows together and, unknown to his father, Drasin had decided he would someday become a professional wrestler. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ric Drasin」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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