Richie Kotzen

Richie Kotzen
Kotzen in 2011
Kotzen in 2011
Background information
Birth nameRichard Dale Kotzen Jr.
BornReading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • piano
Years active1987–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websiterichiekotzen.com

Richard Dale Kotzen Jr. is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. As a solo artist, Kotzen has a back catalogue of more than 20 album releases. He was a member of glam metal band Poison from 1991 to 1993, Mr. Big from 1999 to 2002, and since 2012, has been the frontman of the band The Winery Dogs.[1][2][3] Kotzen was signed to California-based Shrapnel Records from 1988 to 1991, and again from 1995 to 1997.

  1. ^ Portnoy, Mike. "MP Studio Diary for Portnoy/Sheehan/Kotzen sessions - Day 1". Mikeportnoy.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Portnoy, Mike. "MP Studio Diary for Portnoy/Sheehan/Koten sessions - Day 14". Mikeportnoy.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  3. ^ "THE WINERY DOGS: Official Logo, Band Photo Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.