Lead singer, songwriter, musical director, road manager, keyboardist and record producer from Cleveland, Ohio. Born November 1, 1955. His musical career began in the 1970’s fronting a band Love Affair (4). When Love Affair folded, his next endeavor was a solo project he dubbed Richard And The Heartbeats. From 1987 through 2004 Rich was with Gary Lewis & The Playboys as musical director, road manager, keyboardist and singer.