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Born in Boston, Massachusetts "Richie Rich" is a
homegrown singer, songwriter, and entertainer who has been in the
entertainment business for over thirty-five years. He was introduced to
the soulful sounds of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and
many of the Gospel, Funk, and R&B legends that graced the radio and
turntables during the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's. At the age of 11 he
attended the New England Conservatory of music studying Piano. Richie
says "Meeting Duke Ellington, when I was thirteen years old and getting
the opportunity to tell him about my love for music and singing was a
golden moment for me. Mr. Ellington told me not to let anyone ever talk
me out of my dreams."
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Born in Boston,
Massachusetts (under the sign of Capricorn)
"Stevo", or "the man with four hands" is the bands keyboard/bass
player (hence the man with four hands). If you don't
listen carefully you are liable to hear any sound coming from
his side of the stage. He has been with 24kt Funk ever since.
"Stevo" has also worked with and toured along side of famous
acts like New Edition, The System, Lakeside, Grand Master Flash &
The Furious Five and the Blue Notes. "Stevo" says he was
inspired by Prince, James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone.
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Richard Johnson started his music
career in the New York City public school system
studying the upright bass in a three year
classical music program. After playing at Carnegie Hall, with
the school orchestra, Richard continued to study music and his
parents bought him his first bass guitar. As a teenager, Richard
played the bass guitar with many friends all over New York City.
While in College Richard started playing Gospel music in choirs,
which was a major influence in his music life. While raising a
family, Richard played in many bands and started a music
production company called The Urban Music Factory. Recently,
Richard opened Studio TV, an artist development center in
Boston, Massachusetts. Richard is a welcome addition to Richie
Rich and 24 Karat Funk Band. |
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