Ricky Williams (October 4, 1956 – November 21, 1992), also known as
Ricky Tractor, was an
American musician based in
San Francisco. He is best known as a vocalist and lyricist, but also played
drums and
guitar. He was the original drummer for
Crime (1976–77), the original singer for
Flipper (1979) and
The Sleepers (1977–81), and vocalist for
Toiling Midgets (1981–83). He has been credited with giving Flipper their band name, although he was fired before they made any recordings. Williams died at the age of 36 on November 21, 1992, of a heroin overdose.