In preparation for Ricky’s grand tour of North and South America, New Zealand and Australia, Larry and he put together a four piece band, three back-up singers, and eight dancers; four male and four female. In addition, the entourage included a base staff of ten men to carry props and equipment, to set it all up, and break it all down. When they reached a new location, the head stage hand called the local union and picked up additional help. The permanent staff of the tour numbered twenty-five,