Richie Furay

Richie Furay
Background information
Birth namePaul Richard Furay
Born (1944-05-09) May 9, 1944 (age 80)
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, Christian minister
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1961–present
LabelsAtco, Asylum, Epic, RCA, Roulette, Myrrh, Calvary Chapel, FridayMusic
Websiterichiefuray.com

Paul Richard Furay (born May 9, 1944) is an American musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member (with Buffalo Springfield). He is best known for forming the bands Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin, and Poco with Jim Messina, Timothy B. Schmit, Rusty Young, George Grantham and Randy Meisner.[1] His best known song (originally written during his tenure in Buffalo Springfield, but eventually performed by Poco as well) was "Kind Woman," which he wrote for his wife, Nancy.[2]

  1. ^ Edmunds, Mike. "Biography: Richie Furay". Allmusic. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
  2. ^ Furay, P. Richard, mentioned live after performing the song, October 24, 2010, Bridge School Benefit Concert, Mountain View, California.