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Gary Richrath
American guitarist
Gary Dean Richrath was an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989. Wikipedia
Born: October 18, 1949, Peoria, IL
Died: September 13, 2015 (age 65 years), Bloomington, IL
Music group: REO Speedwagon (1970 – 1989)
Spouse: Justine Richrath (m. 1985–2011)
Parents: Curtis Richrath and Eunice Richrath
Songs
Can't Fight This Feeling
Wheels Are Turnin' ˇ 1984
Take It on the Run
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Keep On Loving You
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Roll with the Changes
You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish ˇ 1978
Time for Me to Fly
You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish ˇ 1978
In My Dreams
Life as We Know It ˇ 1987
Ridin' the Storm Out
Ridin' the Storm Out ˇ 1973
Back on the Road Again
Nine Lives ˇ 1979
Don't Let Him Go
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Golden Country
R.E.O./T.W.O. ˇ 1972
In Your Letter
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Keep Pushin'
R.E.O. ˇ 1976
157 Riverside Avenue
R.E.O. Speedwagon ˇ 1971
Here With Me
The Hits ˇ 1988
Only the Strong Survive
Nine Lives ˇ 1979
Live Every Moment
Wheels Are Turnin' ˇ 1984
One Lonely Night
Wheels Are Turnin' ˇ 1984
Keep the Fire Burnin’
Good Trouble ˇ 1982
I Wish You Were There
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
That Ain’t Love
Life as We Know It ˇ 1987
Follow My Heart
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Flying Turkey Trot
R.E.O. ˇ 1976
Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore
Monster Ballads: The Ultimate Set ˇ 2009
Tough Guys
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Son of a Poor Man
Ridin' the Storm Out ˇ 1973
I Do’ Wanna Know
Wheels Are Turnin' ˇ 1984
I Don’t Want to Lose You
The Hits ˇ 1988
Sweet Time
Good Trouble ˇ 1982
Whisky Night
Ridin' the Storm Out ˇ 1973
Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight
You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish ˇ 1978
Out of Season
Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) ˇ 1980
Like You Do
R.E.O./T.W.O. ˇ 1972
Albums
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Celebrating the life of Gary Richrath, musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter for REO Speedwagon. .
Oct 19, 2023 ˇ Lead guitarist Gary Richrath was the face of REO Speedwagon for almost 20 years. He started ...
Duration: 11:49
Posted: Oct 19, 2023
Duration: 11:49
Posted: Oct 19, 2023
Nov 5, 2021 ˇ Gary Richrath gave REO Speedwagon a credibility that helped the band find their own place in rock radio's most competitive moment – the 1980s.
My longtime friend and collaborator Gary Richrath passed away earlier today. I feel so sad. Gary was both a unique guitarist and songwriter.
Aug 26, 2016 ˇ In the 1970s and 1980s, REO Speedwagon's Gary Richrath was the epitome of a golden guitar god, right down to a crown of curls that seemed ...
Aug 28, 2023 ˇ Gary Richrath (1949 – 2015) was the lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon from 1970 to 1987 and he wrote the 1981 #5 hit “Take It on the Run.”.
Former REO Speedwagon guitarist GARY RICHRATH has died overnight. Condolences have been posted online by his solo band mates.
Nov 3, 2021 ˇ East Peoria is the birthplace of the late great Gary Richrath, and home to the iron bench placed on the banks of the Illinois River in his honor and memory.
We take a look back at our own experience working with Gary Richrath after he left REO Speedwagon.