Gary Richrath

Gary Richrath
Gary Richrath, 1980.
Background information
Birth name	Gary Dean Richrath
Born	(1949-10-18)October 18, 1949[1] Peoria, Illinois[1]
Died	September 13, 2015(2015-09-13) (aged 65)[1]
Genres	Hard rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals, slide guitar
Years active	1968–2015

Gary Dean Richrath (October 18, 1949 – September 13, 2015)^[1] was an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989.