I feel so sad. He did not give a cause of death. Gary Richrath, a former guitarist for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon who also co-wrote the group's hit song "Take It on the Run," died Sunday, according to a publicist for the band. Or, perhaps, I should just listen to the song and the answers will reveal themselves. Erik Stein confirmed Monday that Richrath diedbut offered no details about the cause. REO Speedwagon has released a number of successful albums, including 1980s Hi Infidelity,which sold 10 million copies in the United States. Published Sep. 15, 2015. He had three children, namely Eric (Jen) Richrath, Bryan Richrath, and Nicole Van Tine. His trademark soulfulness came from his upbringing and that he always wanted to get the approval of his dad, and his dad was a tough character, Cronin said. We joked around like no time had passed. Hehadone sister named Sheri and one brother named Dennis. Gary Richrath Ridin the Storm Out Richrathdiedon 13 September 2015 at age 65. Born Oct. 18, 1949, Richrath joined REO Speedwagon in 1970 With Richrath, the band had two No. REO Speedwagon: We Thought Every Album Would Sell The Gordon Biersch Brewery is expected to close its doors this weekend, its parent company, SPB Hospitality, confirmed Friday. He was with REO Speedwagon until 1989. The callous Florida Legislature should check it out. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Gary was both a unique guitarist and songwriter, and the embodiment of the tough guy with a heart of gold. Richrath was a member of the band when it released its self-titled debut in 1971. When the founding members first went to see young Gary play, they liked his licks. Migrant children have been put to work in hazardous jobs, in violation of child labor laws, according to recent news reports. [6] Richrath stayed on stage to help with the encore of "With a Little Help From My Friends" along with REO Speedwagon, Styx, Richard Marx and others. He was my friend and my musical big brother and if it werent for Gary, I doubt that I would have been asked to join REO Speedwagon way back in 1977. Another brother, Dennis, a worker at Caterpillar, died in 2013. There are very few memories I have from the early '80s that don't follow along with an REO Speedwagon soundtrack, especially the Richrath-penned hit, Take It On The Run. Kevin Cronin wrote this notethe bands official Facebook page. When you're 14 years old, there's no forgiveness for heartache like that. I feel so sad. In 1970, Richrathjoinedthe American rock band REO Speedwagon, three years after its formation in Champaign, Illinois. Gary Richrath playing with REO Speedwagon in 1980. My longtime friend and collaborator Gary Richrath passed away earlier today. Former REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath dies at 65 Pocket Flipboard In the 1970s and 1980s, REO Speedwagons Gary Richrath was the epitome of a golden REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath dies - Las Vegas WebTwo notable members of REO Speedwagon that have died are: Gary Richrath, the bands original drummer and founding member, died on September 13, 2015 due to complications from surgery.
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