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  1. Gary Richrath (1949-2015) was an American guitarist and songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon. He wrote and sang on some of their early hits, such as "Ridin' the Storm Out" and "Take It on the Run", and reunited with the band for a benefit concert in 2013.

  2. Sep 14, 2015 · Gary Richrath, the REO Speedwagon guitarist who wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Take It on the Run” and “In Your Letter,” died Sunday, according to a post by REO lead ...

  3. Sep 14, 2015 · Former REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath, whose songwriting and technique were major components of the group's early sound and success, has died at the age of 65.

  4. Sep 14, 2015 · Richrath co-wrote the band's hit song "Take It on the Run" and was a member of REO Speedwagon from 1971 to 1989. He passed away in 2015, but the cause of death was not disclosed.

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    Gary Dean Richrath was born to Eunice and Curtice Richrath on 18 October 1949 in Peoria, Illinois. He had one sister named Sheri and one brother named Dennis. Richrath showed interest in music at a young age. He played saxophone in the school band as a child. Later, he took up guitar as a teenager and learned guitar skills by himself. He attended E...

    Richrath was married to Justine. He had three children, namely Eric (Jen) Richrath, Bryan Richrath, and Nicole Van Tine.

    Richrath died on 13 September 2015 at age 65. REO Speedwagon’s frontman Kevin Cronin revealed the cause of Richrath’s death to the Billboard website in 2015, stating that Richrath’s wife told him that Richrath had abdominal surgery a few days before his death.

    Learn about the life and career of Gary Richrath, the lead guitarist and songwriter for the American rock band REO Speedwagon from 1970 to 1989. Find out how he died, who he married, and what songs he wrote and sang for the band.

  5. Sep 15, 2015 · REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath died Sunday. He was 65. The news came in a Facebook post from REO lead singer Kevin Cronin. “My longtime friend and collaborator Gary Richrath passed away earlier today,” Cronin wrote on the band's official Facebook page.

  6. Sep 14, 2015 · Reo Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath has died, the band announced on its website and Facebook page Sunday. He was 65.