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J.R. Richards
Alternative / Ghettotech / Shoegaze

		"For Merch - Go To: JRMERCH.com" SANTA BARBARA, California United States Profile Views: 267939 Last Login: 10/6/2008
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Member Since	4/18/2006
Band Website	jrmerch.com
Band Members	J.R. Richards- Solo recording artist & lead singer/songwriter of Dishwalla Solo debut 'The Ghost of Sorrow' tentatively scheduled for 2008. FOR MERCHANDISE GO TO: JRMERCH.com
Influences	Life - Dark and Light - Depeche Mode - James T. Kirk - Bryan Ferry - Angels - Orson Scott Card - Jim Croce - Freddy Mercury - Peter Gabriel - Johnny Cash - X - U2 - dark Science Fiction - the Beatles - Talk Talk - My Father - Thelonius Monk - Oscar Peterson - Dave Brubeck - Scott Joplin - Cat Stevens - AC/DC - Front 242 - The Force - Nitzer Ebb - Sifu Chris - Sifu Lo - Gordon Lightfoot - Kingston trio - CCR - Bowie - Ron Anderson - Moody Blues - New Order - death Dishwalla Live...Greetings From The Flow State Opaline And You Think You Know What Life's About Pet Your Friends
Sounds Like	sorting it.......
Record Label	Been on many - A&M/Interscope/immergent......
Type of Label	None

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About J.R. Richards

J.R. Richards has made a lasting mark on the landscape of popular music, with a voice that seems to shatter the stratosphere. He’s the singer/songwriter of Dishwalla, the enduring alt-rock band that released five definitive records over 13 years. During that time, the five guys from Santa Barbara saw album sales in the millions, a chart-topping single that earned the Billboard award for ‘Rock Song of the Year,’ a growing network of faithful fans and a travelogue dotted by thousands of performances all over the globe.

So while Dishwalla takes a much-needed break, J.R. is eager to make an entirely different mark on the music scene: his very own. He’s hard at work on a solo album, and is ready to share his personal sound with the world for the first time. “I do love my brothers in Dishwalla," J.R. says, "but I’ve been enjoying writing a record entirely for myself.”

J.R. recently starred as Jesus of Nazareth in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ co-produced an album for the band Super Swamper, and has been warming up some new material for fans at recent performances throughout the U.S. “Its been a first for me," he explains, "playing shows without a band. But I’m having a good time playing the songs stripped down and will be doing more - with more new songs - in the near future.” J.R. will be playing live shows around the country as he continues to make progress on his solo album. The stage is finally set, and if the past is any indication of things to come, you won’t want to miss what’s next.

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BlingJig	Oct 7 2008 5:49 AM What up JR long time no see hope all is well say hi to your family for me hows Justin and Shannon ? Anyways let me know if your playing in La sometime .IM going to visit SB soon hope to see you one of these days take care Coop!
Hilda	Oct 6 2008 7:09 PM Happy Monday to you JR, hope your week is starting out great! Here's this week's cover song suggestion from me. Its from a movie some of y'all might be familiar with, a 70s flick. The song was written by Paul Williams and the gal who played the leading lady in the film actually does the singing...she's great! Love the song, would love to hear it by you... Beautiful, que no? Take care JR, have a great week! ~♥~ >^..^<
Pop Conspiracy™	Oct 6 2008 2:04 PM You have a beautiful voice and great tunes!
Jill	Oct 5 2008 3:48 AM Thanks so much for adding me, i've always loved your voice and Dishwalla
HONUAKUA	Oct 4 2008 7:10 PM Hey J.R.- I am so looking forward to hearing the song "Red painted walls" and the rest of your new music on "Ghost... peace-kona.
L@ndo	Oct 4 2008 6:22 PM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR NEW STUFF...MUCH LOVE FROM MILWAUKEE, WI.
IdentiteeKrisis	Oct 4 2008 5:12 PM hehehe! i can hear my totally recognizable voice, hooting, singing, screaming, on at least one of the live Dishwalla cd's.'i remember once, at Sacred Grounds, an acoustic set, me and my friends sitting on the floor, and singing probably waaaaayyyyy too loud, and Leo shushing us....they were trying to record.........lol...... yep, some embarassing Dish moments.......ahhhhh, the good old days! all the best to you JR! of course, i, too can't wait for the "Ghostly" music! lol, this is a picture from the night at Sacred.......... kris
Care	Oct 4 2008 4:13 PM Ahahaha seven shy, don't be embarrassed. I had a similar situation. I was at a concert with my son. I was about the oldest person in the audience. The music got real low and the singer screams out a line and there I was, the only one SCREAMING along with him :) JR just read part 3. Sooooo excited for the album!!!
seven shy	Oct 4 2008 5:12 AM Thanks for the add. Do you remember the show at RIBCO in Rock Island, Il? (2002?) I was totally embarassed for it, but I was the only one in the crowd that screamed the "countdown" in Blue Cars. You thanked me and my wife afterward. Too cool. All the best to you and Dishwalla, you guys deserve it.
Karen	Oct 2 2008 10:42 PM
Hilda	Oct 2 2008 1:28 AM Happy October to you JR :) >^..^<
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Trish	Sep 30 2008 5:58 PM just dropped by to say hello! :) I hope you have a great week!
Inner Sanctum	Sep 29 2008 9:01 PM Ever get out to New England for a show? Ya'll were so much fun to hang out with in OKC years ago! :)
will.i.am	Sep 29 2008 8:53 PM I had forgotten all about that lol. that was the sameshow where matt got his ass kicked by that crossdresser. goodtimes. i'm off all week, call me
Hilda	Sep 29 2008 12:11 PM Hola JR...hope your week gets off to a grrrreat start! Doing my part to 'make it so' (hehehe), here is my 'sunday' song suggestion...sorry, was kinda busy yesterday :) Bob Seger is one of my fave artists and although I love many of his songs, this next one features an awesome piano solo that I'd just ♥ to hear you tear up! Wish there was a good youtube video for this song though, the only other one was the actual Seger video but for some strange reason, they cut the piano solo short...????...so I decided to use the following one instead, even though it isn't a video at all...awesome song though! You take care and have an amazing week yet to come! ~♥~ >^..^<
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Laura Kirsten	Sep 28 2008 8:50 PM I MATCH your page... need a model. haha for your CD
Laura Kirsten	Sep 28 2008 8:25 PM Hi J.R It is so beautiful here today.man.. wish you could see
Sue	Sep 28 2008 7:24 PM Thanks for the request!!Sounds great
She LuVs to SmiLe	Sep 28 2008 5:45 PM Thanks for the add request. I love your music. Jo-D
Laura Kirsten	Sep 27 2008 11:12 PM Since eveRYONE ON here now asks.. Hey Hope ALL IS WELL..I am gonna do things different. So J.R. How is it all.. everything OK.. haha...thats better. i am leader not a follower. haha. i am sure you are fine though. just wanted to ask it
© ☆ Jane Doe ツ ™	Sep 27 2008 9:53 AM Not that you're gonna answer but I just wanted to know if it would be ok if I advertised you merch site on my page? :) Thanks...peace.
☆Trần Kim-Hạ Ⓐℓbεrt (陳金夏)☭™	Sep 27 2008 3:05 AM You and Dishwalla are AWESOME! Thank you so very much for adding me to your friends! It's a great honour to be here and I am very happy you considered me to be your new myspace dot com friend!
Jay	Sep 26 2008 9:11 PM hey brotha, thanks for keeping us in your top friends. cant wait for your new stuff to be released. let us know how we can help promote!
&hearts angel & devil &hearts	Sep 26 2008 7:52 PM Hey thanks guys, I'm glad you all enjoyed the Superman pic. :) Have a nice weekend, JR. Can hardly wait for that record of yours to be done finally....but all in due time, I know... :) &hearts &hearts
Andy	Sep 26 2008 2:36 PM With each portion of the article that is released i find myself more and more excited about the release! Keep up the good work and God Bless.
Debbie	Sep 26 2008 1:49 AM I enjoy your music very much. You have wonderufl talent.
Laura Kirsten	Sep 23 2008 10:01 PM nope your amazing JR...tHE picture is one thing. you are another
Hilda	Sep 23 2008 10:00 PM JR... Stoppin' by (again) to pass on some greetings to you from your long-time mega-fan, Dawn, from Phoenix! She's not a myspacer so she's been out of touch with everyone, but she is so excited about Ghost and the possibility of you touring! Anyway, here's a big Hilda-hug from Dawn...uh, and me too ;) Take care... >^..^< P.S. My apologies to everyone for the multiple posts but I have lots of catching up to do afterall! ~♥~
Hilda	Sep 22 2008 6:42 PM Thank you Alice, its good to be back :) Howdie JR, here's hopin' this first day of autumn finds you & yours well! >^..^<
Alice

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You and Dishwalla are AWESOME!Thank you so very much for adding me to your friends! It's a great honour to be here and I am very happy you considered me to be your new myspace dot com friend!

You and Dishwalla are AWESOME!
Thank you so very much for adding me to your friends! It's a great honour to be here and I am very happy you considered me to be your new myspace dot com friend!