Scarecrow Band Photo

Photo: Rich is on the right. The marks on his cheeks are "N" for Nancy, and the mirror image of "N." The band is Scarecrow.




Dear Family & Friends,
I found some photos of Rich that I wanted to share with everyone. He had his first hit single, Hold Back the Sun, (a top hit in California) at age 13. He then played jazz with the Ebbtones, R&B with MSQ (Modern Soul Quartet), his original music with the band Scarecrow in the late 60's, and rock & blues with Cold Spring Harbor. Scarecrow opened for many well known artists including Sly and the Family Stone. Rich also played in back-up bands for such artists as Chuck Berry. When he started his family, Rich continued to record and perform music with Cold Spring Harbor. Members of the group included his brother Mike and Nancy's brother John. He also recorded with his wife Nancy and her brothers Walter and Tom. These recordings include his son Nick on drums and guitar at age 7 and his daughter Jen singing at age 5. I love these photos of Rich in his bands. Rich, we'll keep playing music for you!
Love, Betina (& my sweet husband Nick)