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Drummer and producer.
Born 10 July 1939.
Died 9 February 2021.

Waylon’s original drummer, longtime friend, and right-hand man joined Waylon and The Waylors in 1964. Richie not only toured and recorded with Waylon for decades, but produced or co-produced many of Waylon’s records. In the world of country music Richie has made history as a drummer, songwriter, and producer. The list of artists he has played and/or recorded with is a long one, to name a few would include- Jessi Colter, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr, Tony Joe White, and Goose Creek Symphony.