Richard’s favorite brand instruments are: Gibson SG Special guitar, Roland Fantom, JD800, Emulator e4, along with the Rickenbacher 12 string guitar. In addition to the piano and guitar, Richard is very fond of the Cello, Violin, Trumpet Trombone and oboe.
Favorite Beatles album: Meet The Beatles. Top favorite guitar players: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Tony Jommi, Neil Schonn, George Harrison. Top favorite male vocalists: Lennon and McCartney, Robert Plant,Ozzy Osborn and Steve Perry. Top favorite female vocalists are: Madonna, Envogue, The Supremes, The Bangles, Petula Clark. Richard’s top favorite recording bands are: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath and Journey. Having quickly recognized his talents and hilarious- witty sense of humor, Glenn asked Richard to join the line up permanently, making his debut in both shows in the Chicago area in late 2006. Richard met Glenn through Gene when a sub was needed in 2006 for The Beach Toys’(now Catch A Wave) Disney’s California Adventure gig. Being the most versatile member of Paperback Writer, Richard has mastered the part of George and his contribution on both guitar and piano to the show is remarkable. In the early days, he was always busy playing in bands to include “Rainbow”, “The Chronicle” as well as traveling and touring with Gene in the recording group “Sinbad”. Richard began playing guitar at the age of 8 and piano at the age of 14 joining his first band at the age of 13. Richard’s fondest memories growing up was surfing the beaches of Southern California. His father and "Hoot" have musical talent as well.
The son of an FAA test pilot, Richard’s mother was a teacher and also a pilot logging many flight hours.Richard's brother Robert "Hoot" Gibson is a 5 time commander of the NASA space shuttle program having been in sapce 5 times as well as the "International Space Station". Richard Gibson as George Harrison was born in Long Beach, Ca and also grow up in Lakewood, Ca.
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