I remember when this band played my town. I was friends with the club owner and I went down to soundcheck so I could try and meet Gary. I was a huge fan. I was crushed to see what a drunk he was at the time. He drank all the way through sound-check and got the bar-tender to give him several, full to-go cups of white wine. Hope he is doing better now. I started playing music because of him and REO.
Karencie, Talked to my buddy Denny for along time tonight! I ask about Gary and told him to tell him we all miss his playin!!!! Well Dennys call him tomorrow to see if he can talk him into hurryin up with a visit home!!! Maybe do some fishin or something. Ill find out how he's doin!!
Ron, let her know how much her kindness is appreciated. She knew I was a longtime Gary fan and too shy to approach him after his show. She came over to me and walked me over to meet him. One of the biggest thrills of my life!
Eunice is a great lady!! She just celebrated a birthday in May. I am glad you brought it up! I need to go see her today before she gets mad at me!!!! I was supposed to stop by 4 or 5 days ago! She might already be pissed off at me !!
BecknRon1, thanks for posting this! It's one of my favorites. I love seeing Gary's mom, Eunice in the video. I met her once after one of his shows and she was so sweet and kind to me!
I left Peoria area in 1989. I grew up 3 doors from Gary. I pray he is doing well. Richrath can shread with the best of them.
kutzbill 6 months ago
I remember when this band played my town. I was friends with the club owner and I went down to soundcheck so I could try and meet Gary. I was a huge fan. I was crushed to see what a drunk he was at the time. He drank all the way through sound-check and got the bar-tender to give him several, full to-go cups of white wine. Hope he is doing better now. I started playing music because of him and REO.
barkleyspider 8 months ago
Is there any word on what Gary is doing? Did he retire? Is there any plans with the HiFI anniversary that include him???
karencie 1 year ago
I want that Les Paul! So, what's the update on Gary? Fans wanna know (get it?.. "I Don't Wanna Know"?.. sorry.. lol
tocinote994 2 years ago
wow thats me on bass again
fourstringbassman 2 years ago
Thanks for all the videos. Too bad Gary stopped playing. He is missed.
karencie 2 years ago
Is he done playing totally? Any reason?
kellruss 2 years ago
Don't know, but I haven't heard anything about him in a long time.
karencie 2 years ago
Karencie, Talked to my buddy Denny for along time tonight! I ask about Gary and told him to tell him we all miss his playin!!!! Well Dennys call him tomorrow to see if he can talk him into hurryin up with a visit home!!! Maybe do some fishin or something. Ill find out how he's doin!!
BECKNRON1 2 years ago
@BECKNRON1 Any news on Gary?
wahoodal0896 1 year ago
Are you related to any of the band members?
karencie 2 years ago
No. Denny Richrath is one of my best friends.
BECKNRON1 2 years ago
Ron, let her know how much her kindness is appreciated. She knew I was a longtime Gary fan and too shy to approach him after his show. She came over to me and walked me over to meet him. One of the biggest thrills of my life!
veronicalovesgdr 2 years ago
Eunice is a great lady!! She just celebrated a birthday in May. I am glad you brought it up! I need to go see her today before she gets mad at me!!!! I was supposed to stop by 4 or 5 days ago! She might already be pissed off at me !!
BECKNRON1 2 years ago
BecknRon1, thanks for posting this! It's one of my favorites. I love seeing Gary's mom, Eunice in the video. I met her once after one of his shows and she was so sweet and kind to me!
veronicalovesgdr 2 years ago