We've lost Gary Richrath

[Midnite Toker]

Oh no!! Gary Richrath, R.I.P. Many tears on the way to work this morning. My first guitar hero......

 

[aridbud]

Time for Me to Flyyyy..... always loved REO, esp. that song.....and the album You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish
....awesome LP.

RIP and many guitar riffs, Gary.

 

[shithawk420]

How did he die?i dont think he was that old.rip

 

[aridbud]

How did he die?i dont think he was that old.rip

He was 65, rest his peaceful soul. Have a few guesses, but not saying. Probably autopsy to follow.

 

[Gry]

Condolences.

 

[greendiamond9]

REO Speedwagon was my first concert in 1978

 

[aridbud]

REO Speedwagon was my first concert in 1978

Bet it was awesome! Saw them with Journey and Boston all three at outdoor venue in '82.

 

[the gnome]

another great one passed on.
his soaring leads were inspiring.
roll with the changes had some mojo juice!

 

[mofeta]

I always liked "157 Riverside Avenue" and "Golden Country". The guy liked to use a wah a lot. RIP.

 

[greendiamond9]

Bet it was awesome! Saw them with Journey and Boston all three at outdoor venue in '82.

Yes it was. It was in Peoria IL. The Babys opened for them. Earlier that day the Mayor of Peoria gave them the keys to the city. Gary was from East Peoria.