Magic Dick

Magic Dick
Background information
Birth nameRichard Salwitz
Also known asMagic Dick
Born (1945-05-13) May 13, 1945 (age 79)
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
  • Hard rock
  • blues
  • jazz
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Harmonica
  • trumpet
  • saxophone
Years active1968–present
LabelsRounder
Formerly ofThe J. Geils Band
Websitemagicdick.com

Richard Salwitz[1] (born May 13, 1945), known as Magic Dick, is an American musician, noted for playing the harmonica for the J. Geils Band.[2] In addition to the harmonica, Salwitz plays the trumpet (the first instrument he learned)[3] and saxophone.

  1. ^ Killeen, Wendy (March 22, 2016). "Musical minds connecting in Salem". Boston Globe. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  2. ^ Clash, Jim. "J. Geils Harp Legend 'Magic Dick' On Why He Never Lost His Magic". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
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