Richard “Ratch” hails from Natchez, MS, the oldest city on the Mississippi river. He grew up listening to and then later performing with various local ‘delta blues’ bands. At the age of 21 he hit the road as a keyboardist for the famous Clarence Carter (Strokin’) and at age 25 was picked up by R&B legend Percy Sledge (When a Man Loves a Woman).
After Percy, Richard moved on to Nashville, TN to pursue a country music career. There, he laid down vocal demo tracks for numerous artists while studying the bass guitar in his spare time. Finally, after beating down the doors he found himself playing bass guitar for the notable Nashville recording artist, Martina McBride. What a TRIP!! Touring the USA with Martina ultimately landed Richard in the great “North Country” where he met his wife, Brandi.
Thanks to Gary Bitzer of Bitzer Entertainment for hooking him up with the popular local band “Sub Zero,” Richard has been able to make some strong connections on the local music scene. In BoomTown, Richard acts as front man, lead singer, and bass player. His smooth, soulful voice and solid bass lines play an integral part of the BoomTown sound. Richard’s high voltage energy on stage is contagious and will jolt you right out of your seat and on to the dance floor! If you can’t find him on stage he’s probably out entertaining the crowd!!
Look for Richard to get you energized and ready for a good time!!!
YeeHaw!!!!
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