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Gary Dean Richrath (October 18, 1949 – September 13, 2015) [1] was an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989.
Sep 14, 2015 · Gary Richrath, the REO Speedwagon guitarist who wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, has died, according to a post by REO lead singer Kevin Cronin.
Sep 14, 2015 · Former REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath, whose songwriting and technique were major components of the group's early sound and success, has died at the age of 65.
Sep 14, 2015 · 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. He was...
Dec 5, 2021 · Gary Richrath was an American rock musician best known as the lead guitarist and songwriter for Illinois-based rock band REO Speedwagon from 1970 to 1989. Who is Gary Richrath? Gary Dean Richrath was born to Eunice and Curtice Richrath on 18 October 1949 in Peoria, Illinois.
Sep 11, 2020 · Sunday (September 13th) marks the fifth anniversary of the death of former REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath who died at age 65 of undisclosed causes. Richrath, who joined the band in 1970 and recorded 12 albums with the band before splitting with the group in 1989, is best known for writing REO’s second Top 10 hit, the Top Five Hi ...
Aug 26, 2016 · Former REO Speedwagon lead guitarist Gary Richrath (left), frontman Kevin Cronin (foreground). He spent nearly 20 years with the group before leaving around 1990 and relocating to California.
Sep 14, 2015 · Gary Richrath, songwriter and lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon for decades, has died, the band announced on its Facebook page Sunday. He was 65. The cause of death has not yet been...
Sep 15, 2015 · REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath died Sunday. He was 65. The news came in a Facebook post from REO lead singer Kevin Cronin. “My longtime friend and collaborator Gary Richrath passed away earlier today,” Cronin wrote on the band's official Facebook page.
Sep 14, 2015 · Former REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath has died at the age of 65. Frontman Kevin Cronin has confirmed his former colleague’s passing via Facebook. He says: “I feel so sad. Gary was both a unique guitarist and songwriter, and the embodiment of the tough guy with a heart of gold.
