Welcome to my website!
Music has always been a part of my life. Playing instruments, singing in rock and roll bands, writing songs, and recording have been a life-long hobby. I am also a music fan, with a wide array of musical interests and many favorite recording and concert-performing artists. Please browse this site to share my enjoyment and experiences.
Click on one of the "blue" page headings below ...
Click on one of the "blue" page headings below ...
About Me -- read about my musical journeys through the years.
The Bands -- I played in four bands from 1965 to 1982 ... many songs, gigs and alot of fun!
> The Right Ways
> Friends
> Squire
> Seasons
My Faves -- I've attended many concerts as a music fan and my favorite performers these days include:
> Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
> KANSAS
> Paul McCartney
> Jean Luc Ponty
> Junior Brown
> Riders In The Sky
On My Own -- songs and performances.
Links/Contact -- send me an email.
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What's New?
September, 2024 ------ My music CD project with special guest Judy 'Boldrini' Stephen is now available ... We've recorded 11 cover songs and 8 new original songs. Let me know on the contact page and I will send one to you.
Also, the single "The Choice Is Clear" is available on many streaming platforms, such as Apple Music/Itunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Deezer, and more. See the video in the ON MY OWN page.
September, 2024 ------ My music CD project with special guest Judy 'Boldrini' Stephen is now available ... We've recorded 11 cover songs and 8 new original songs. Let me know on the contact page and I will send one to you.
Also, the single "The Choice Is Clear" is available on many streaming platforms, such as Apple Music/Itunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Deezer, and more. See the video in the ON MY OWN page.
What's Coming Up?
I am looking forward to seeing these upcoming 2023 and 2024 concerts ...
> Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone, 2023
- Madisonville, KY Jan 21
- Venice, FL Jan 22-24 (POSTPONED)
- Las Vegas, NV Mar 3-5
- Des Plaines, IL Jun 10
- St Charles, IL Jun 11
- Franklin, TN Jul 8
- Hiawassee, GA Aug 18
- Florence, SC Sep 14
- Lexington, KY Sep 30
- Wheeling, WV Oct 21
- Philadelphia, MS Oct 28
- Oxford, AL Dec 1
> Frankie Valli, Atlanta, GA Jan 13, 2023
> Donny Osmond, Las Vegas, NV Mar 2, 2023
> Barry Richman, Roswell, GA Mar 25, 2023
> On Your Feet (play), Oxford, AL Mar 28, 2023
> Good Clean Fun, Arlington Heights, IL Jun 9, 2023
> Kansas, Atlanta, GA Dec 2, 2023
> Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone, 2024
- Vero Beach, FL Jan 25
- Bloomington, IL Apr 6
- Marion, IL Apr 8
- Des Plaines, IL May 4
- St Charles, IL May 5
- Venice, FL May 19
- Franklin, TN Jul 14
- Richmond, VA Sep 8
- High Point, NC Oct 12
- Palm Coast, FL Dec 12
- Oxford, AL Dec 20
> Happy Together Tour, Hiawassee, GA Jun 7, 2024
- Cowsills
- Badfinger (Joey Molland)
- Vogues
- Association
- Jay & The Americans
- Turtles w/Ron Dante
> Donny Osmond, Atlanta, GA, Jun 25, 2024
> Ray Stevens, Nashville, TN, Jul 13, 2024
> Jersey Boys, Sandy Springs, GA, Jul 21, 2024
> Burton Cummings, Cincinnati, OH, Sep 25, 2024
> Rick Wakeman, Atlanta, GA, Oct 28, 2024
See you there!
> Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone, 2023
- Madisonville, KY Jan 21
- Venice, FL Jan 22-24 (POSTPONED)
- Las Vegas, NV Mar 3-5
- Des Plaines, IL Jun 10
- St Charles, IL Jun 11
- Franklin, TN Jul 8
- Hiawassee, GA Aug 18
- Florence, SC Sep 14
- Lexington, KY Sep 30
- Wheeling, WV Oct 21
- Philadelphia, MS Oct 28
- Oxford, AL Dec 1
> Frankie Valli, Atlanta, GA Jan 13, 2023
> Donny Osmond, Las Vegas, NV Mar 2, 2023
> Barry Richman, Roswell, GA Mar 25, 2023
> On Your Feet (play), Oxford, AL Mar 28, 2023
> Good Clean Fun, Arlington Heights, IL Jun 9, 2023
> Kansas, Atlanta, GA Dec 2, 2023
> Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone, 2024
- Vero Beach, FL Jan 25
- Bloomington, IL Apr 6
- Marion, IL Apr 8
- Des Plaines, IL May 4
- St Charles, IL May 5
- Venice, FL May 19
- Franklin, TN Jul 14
- Richmond, VA Sep 8
- High Point, NC Oct 12
- Palm Coast, FL Dec 12
- Oxford, AL Dec 20
> Happy Together Tour, Hiawassee, GA Jun 7, 2024
- Cowsills
- Badfinger (Joey Molland)
- Vogues
- Association
- Jay & The Americans
- Turtles w/Ron Dante
> Donny Osmond, Atlanta, GA, Jun 25, 2024
> Ray Stevens, Nashville, TN, Jul 13, 2024
> Jersey Boys, Sandy Springs, GA, Jul 21, 2024
> Burton Cummings, Cincinnati, OH, Sep 25, 2024
> Rick Wakeman, Atlanta, GA, Oct 28, 2024
See you there!
Keep Rockin' article
Three-page article by Rich in the June 2010 issue of
Keep Rockin' magazine. This is a 50's and 60's nostalgia magazine with
subscribers across 49 states and 11 countries. The article is "Playing In A
60's Rock & Roll Band". Click here to send
me an email if you want the article.
Keep Rockin' magazine. This is a 50's and 60's nostalgia magazine with
subscribers across 49 states and 11 countries. The article is "Playing In A
60's Rock & Roll Band". Click here to send
me an email if you want the article.
Award Winning Song
... "I've Been Here Before". First place in Windows Fine Arts Magazine 2010 song writing contest, sponsored by Lewis University. Rich's song was published in the 2010 issue. Click here to view the composition -- page 7 of the Windows 2010 Magazine. Also, listen below!
Listen and watch the slideshow video for "I've Been Here Before" on YouTube.
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My three CDs ... "Ready Or Not" (2001), "Howling At The Moon" (2008), and "Looking Back" (2014) ...
My three CDs ... "Ready Or Not" (2001), "Howling At The Moon" (2008), and "Looking Back" (2014) ...
Judy's Keep Rockin' article
Keep Rockin' magazine went online in 2011, and a two-page article by Judy was published ... " Meeting My Teen Idol". Can you guess who? Let me know if you want a copy.
Lost a Friend
We lost a great friend, guitar player, sound man, vocal arranger and singer ... July, 2012.
Rest in Peace, Art Gall
Rest in Peace, Art Gall
T-Shirt Design
I won the t-shirt design contest for 2014. This design was used on the backside of Peter Noone t-shirts for sale on his website and at concerts for a couple years.
2019 Trip to England & Scotland
We enjoyed 4 concerts in England and 3 in Scotland (Mar-Apr 2019) of the Solid Silver 60's with Brian Poole (of the Tremelos), Dave Berry, Peter Noone, and Vanity Fare. Concerts in Halifax, Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Crawley, Worthing, and Bournemouth ... with sight-seeing side trips to Falkirk, Stirling, London, and Rome, Italy. Our 4th trip for the Solid Siver 60's.