Biography: Richard "Big Rich" Wilson, Richard "Dimples" Fields, Richard "Pistol" Allen, Richard Barrett, Richard Berry, Richard Boals, Richard Collins, Richard Dawson, Richard Evans, Richard Finch,

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Richard "Big Rich" Wilson Biography, Photos, Pictures

This artist utilizes both the old and new in keyboard technology in his accompaniment to contemporary gospel performers such as Bubby Fann, whose name sounds like someone who appreciates Jewish grandmothers

Richard "Dimples" Fields Biography, Photos, Pictures

Eighties soft-toned vocalist Richard “Dimples” Fields topped the R&B charts with the world weary-toned mid-tempo groover “If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another” with its everyman spoken section

Richard "Pistol" Allen Biography, Photos, Pictures

As a member of the Funk Brothers, drummer Richard “Pistol” Allen can be heard on numerous Motown classics such as Marvin Gaye’s number one R&B/pop single “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” as well as on tracks from Dennis Coffey’s Scorpio album

Richard Barrett Biography, Photos, Pictures

One of the most important figures in 1950s and early-’60s rock & roll to come out of New York, Richard Barrett has been badly served by history in terms of the recognition he is due

Richard Berry Biography, Photos, Pictures

If for no other reason than that he was the original writer and performer of “Louie Louie” (itself based on “El Loca Cha Cha” by Rene Touzet), Richard Berry holds a permanent place of honor in the history of rock & roll

Richard Boals Biography, Photos, Pictures

Known to his fans as the “blues guru,” Richard Boals has helped to create the blues scene of the American Midwest Having built his early reputation, between 1974 and 1995, as a sideman for a variety of show bands and country and blues groups, Boals solidified his standing as host of a Monday night jam session at the Dolphin Lounge in Gohanna, OH, from 1984 until 1995

Richard Collins Biography, Photos, Pictures

The collection of insulting jokes about singers circulating might create the impression that just about any other occupation would command more respect For Richard Collins it is definitely true that the public finds him more intimidating in his job as a Washington, D

Richard Dawson Biography, Photos, Pictures

Although best known for his long stints on the US game shows Match Game and Family Feud, Richard Dawson also enjoyed a brief recording career at the peak of the psychedelic era

Richard Evans Biography, Photos, Pictures

Bass, arranger Evans has contributed arrangements and played bass on several Chicago sessions, notably by guitarist Phil Upchurch He’s also released a couple of instrumental pop albums

Richard Finch Biography, Photos, Pictures

Bassist/songwriter/engineer Richard Finch co-founded ’70s disco superband KC and the Sunshine Band with singer/keyboardist Harry Wayne “KC” Casey The duo co-produced six number one pop hits (“Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” “I’m Your Boogie Man,” and the sweet ballad “Please Don’t Go”) and four number one R&B smashes (“Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” and “Keep It Comin’ Love”)

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