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Rich Williams

American guitarist

For other people with the same name, see Richard Williams.

Rich Williams

Williams performing with Kansas in

Birth nameRichard John Williams
Born () February 1, (age&#;74)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
GenresRock, progressive rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar

Musical artist

Richard John Williams (born February 1, ) is an American guitarist, primarily known for being one of the only consistent original members of the rock band Kansas alongside drummer Phil Ehart.

Both have appeared on every Kansas album to date.[1]

Career

Williams shared guitar duties with keyboardist/guitarist Kerry Livgren until when Kansas first broke up, and later from to and to From to , he shared guitar-playing with Steve Morse, and later with Zak Rizvi from to Since April , Williams has served as the band's only dedicated guitarist, as he also did from to , and to In live performances, violinist Joe Deninzon serves as a second guitarist when the song being played contains little or no violin, as did his predecessor, David Ragsdale.

Williams and Phil Ehart are the only two founding members of Kansas who have never left the band and have played on all Kansas albums.

Kirry to lose biography of williams We were over there and Phil called. Gettin' the Bugs Out. They will be part of the Meet and Greet and part of the signing after the show, as far as they are able to do so. That is the best part of Kansas to me, the honor of playing guitar in this band.

Among the songs Williams co-wrote with the band are "Can I Tell You", "No Room for a Stranger", and the hit "Play the Game Tonight".

In , Williams, along with fellow Kansas members Ehart, Billy Greer, and David Ragsdale, formed a group called Native Window that released one album.

Discography

Kansas

Main article: Kansas discography

Native Window

As a guest

Personal life

Williams lost his right eye in a childhood fireworks accident.

He wore a prosthetic eye for many years but now wears an eye patch instead.[2][3] As a child, Williams began playing a ukulele but quickly transitioned to guitar. His early influences included the Beatles and the overall British Invasion.[4] In , Williams and his wife, Debbie, relocated to Linville, North Carolina.[citation needed] Williams is also a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

References

  1. ^Discogs – Rich Williams discography
  2. ^DuBray, James (March 3, ). "Rich Williams speaks to Scene".

    Kirry to lose biography of williams family While it all seemed a bit silly with the lip-syncing and all, we were assured that this was the way to break into those markets, and of course, they would never be seen here. The final thing to be shot will be in Topeka when we are inducted into the Kansas Museum. What really counts, even during the milestones, is how you feel about them at that moment. We reluctantly went along with it.

    The Observer. Retrieved August 9,

  3. ^Lalaina, Joe (April 20, ). "Dear Guitar Hero: Richard Williams Discusses Kansas' History, Versatility and Lasting Influence". Guitar World.

    Kirry to lose biography of williams sisters Kerry has songs that have overwhelming power and I hear it when we play them. Rich: We are playing about everything that we know, as there are two shows; a symphony show and a rock show. With the kind of accolades I have had, it is easy to lose your perspective. It has helped keep me being real with life.

    Retrieved August 9,

  4. ^"An Interview with Richard Williams of Kansas, Appearing at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on May 31 and June 1". Medium. May 18, Retrieved August 9,

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