What if a young Gary Richrath had never put away his saxophone? Consider the roller-coaster raucousness known as “157 Riverside Avenue,” REO Speedwagon’s rollicking give-and-take made famous during ...

Gary Richrath’s guitar work was a signature element of REO Speedwagon's sound throughout the Illinois band’s glory years, and he remained a favorite even after his departure in 1989. Now fans will get ...

Gary Richrath helped me decide who was cool. This was a long time ago, when I was much younger and much, much more obnoxious. Invariably on a weekend — in Peoria, Chicago, wherever — I’d find myself ...

Former REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath, whose songwriting and technique were major components of the group's early sound and success, has died at the age of 65. The news of Richrath's death ...

To REO Speedwagon bassist Bruce Hall, Gary Richrath was more than just a bandmate. “He was a little bit older than me and (lead singer Kevin Cronin), and there was definitely a big brother quality to ...

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Gary Richrath, songwriter and lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon for decades, has died, the band announced on its Facebook page Sunday. He was 65. The cause of death has not yet been determined. “Hi ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Gary Richrath, the REO Speedwagon guitarist ...

Reo Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath has died, the band announced on its website and Facebook page Sunday. He was 65. Band frontman Kevin Cronin said in a message that "my longtime friend and ...

(CNN) — Gary Richrath, the REO Speedwagon guitarist who wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Take It on the Run” and “In Your Letter,” died Sunday, according to a post by REO lead singer ...

Gary Richrath, a former guitarist for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon who also co-wrote the group’s hit song “Take It on the Run,” died Sunday, according to a publicist for the band. He was 65.

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