Richard picked up his first bass in 1976 and played in punk bands such as The Shock, new romantic bands, Strange Images and Kibbutz as well as Rock & Pop bands since.

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The founder of OTM, Richard's influences are included in the musical heritage of the late 60s, 70s and early 80s. He aims to  to bring both popular and lesser played songs to new audiences.

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Favourite bands include Yes, Zep, Purple, The Small Faces, The Buzzcocks and Bauhaus  and current  bands such as Rival Sons and Public Service Broadcasting.