Richard Gilchrist

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music gives me sanity. It keeps my brain working properly.

What is your music dream?

Quit my day job and play for a living.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

IDK.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Frankenstein

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I love many types of music. The Lonnie Ray Band, Country-Lady A, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley. Rascal Flats Big band, Count Basie, Lyle Lovett Jazz- Chick Corea, Dennis Chambers Various-Tonie Braxton, Jodeci, Steely Dan. all blues, jazz-rock, Rock, Nickleback, puddle of mud. Jeff beck, Tal Wilkenfeld, the list goes on and on.

What inspires you to make music?

I love rhythm, I love keeping time, I love communicating musically in real time with other musicians. I like being in demand with the phone ringing. I just love music.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel competent.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Venues are scarce, pay is low.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Cleveland Blue.