R.I.P. Gary Richrath...

[MeTuLHeD]

Famed REO Speedwagon guitarist passes away.

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Saw them five or six times back in their heyday. Great music and memories.

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[Kez]

This one hurts me. I wore the grooves out of that live album in high school.

R.I.P. Gary, and thanks.

 

[KS METALHEAD]

I was very saddened to see this. Gary and REO were my "gateway" to the heavier music. As an 11-12 yr in 1981-1982 REO was my favorite band and my fav videos on MTV at the time were the live versions of "Tough Guys", "Roll w/Changes" & "Ridin' the Storm Out". Gary was my favorite guitarist back then and I would spend countless hours waiting for MTV to show those videos. While waiting, I saw videos by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Saxon. I then became hooked on NWOBHM and heavy metal in general and have been ever since.

To this day, "You Can Tune a Piano..." & "Hi Infidelity" cds still hold a special place in my heart and I try to catch REO every time they come to my neck of the woods. Thanks for the memories and the music Gary!!

 

[KingsGene]

This one hurts me. I wore the grooves out of that live album in high school.

R.I.P. Gary, and thanks.

Indeed....sides 3 and 4 for me..."How about a little turkey music for ya'll?"
Great tone, vastly underrated player. R.I.P.

 

[J-Dubya 777]

Oh noooooooooooooo waaay!

In that same boat, wearing out the grooves to the live album!

RIP Gary!

 

[CrimsonEmotions]

I picked up the live album as part of a 5 CD set for about 20 bucks. Having been more used to the pop-rock oriented REO from Hi Infedeility on, the live album was a revelation as to how well these guys could rock in the late 70's, and a lot of it was due to the guitarist. RIP

 

[lane_miller]

This is a real bummer. Now I am off to listen to Flying Turkey Trot off the double live LP.