Richard Laviolette | |
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 Laviolette performing live in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Andrew Laviolette |
| Born | August 22, 1982 Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Tara, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 5, 2023 (aged 41) |
| Genres | Acoustic rock Alt country Folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record label owner |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin, percussion |
| Years active | 2003–2023 |
| Labels | Burnt Oak Records, You've Changed Records |
| Formerly of | Brides Elbow Beach Surf Club Tasseomancy Chris Yang Ryan Newell Households Jenny Omnichord |
| Website | Richard Laviolette @ Sonicbids.com |
Richard Andrew Laviolette (August 22, 1982 – September 5, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Guelph, Ontario. He released material under a variety of band names, including Mary Carl, Richard Laviolette and His Black Lungs, Richard Laviolette and the Oil Spills, Richard Laviolette and the Hollow Hooves, and Richard Laviolette and the Glitter Bombs.