Richard Finch (musician)
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Richard Finch | |
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audio engineer | |
Instrument(s) | Bass, drums, percussion |
Years active | 1960s–present |
Formerly of | KC and the Sunshine Band |
Website | www |
Richard Raymond Finch (born January 23, 1954) is an American songwriter, producer, and arranger. He is best known as the co-founder, producer and former bass guitar player of KC and the Sunshine Band. Along with Harry Wayne Casey, he co-wrote the majority of the KC and the Sunshine Band music catalog, to include five No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
Biography
Born in
Finch became interested in audio recording techniques while working at an Opa Locka, Florida electronics and record store. A schoolmate introduced him to the singer-songwriter
Prior to his introduction to Casey, Finch had already established himself at TK as a skilled engineer, with numerous singles produced before the age of 17, including various tracks for the
Within weeks of meeting, the Finch-Casey songwriting collaboration began, with their first hit songs recorded by Betty Wright ("Where Is the Love") and George McCrae ("Rock Your Baby"). Finch then assembled the future Sunshine Band members, utilizing his already-established friendships with TK session musicians, guitarist Jerome Smith and drummer Robert Johnson.
The Finch–Casey collaboration produced numerous hits, including "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "Get Down Tonight", "Please Don't Go" and "Boogie Shoes".
Criminal convictions
On March 23, 2010, Finch was arrested in Newark, Ohio, accused of having inappropriate contact with a 17-year-old male. Police stated that during an interview, he admitted to having inappropriate contact with that teen,[3] and other teens aged 13 to 17.
At his bond hearing on April 6, 2010, Finch entered a plea of
Legacy
Finch is a multi-
Discography
With KC and the Sunshine Band
- Do It Good (1974)
- KC and the Sunshine Band (1975)
- The Sound of Sunshine (1975)
- Part 3 (1976)
- Who Do Ya Love(1978)
- Do You Wanna Go Party (1979)
- Space Cadet Solo Flight (1981)
- The Painter (1981)
- All in a Night's Work (1982)
- KC Ten (1983)
As songwriter
Writer: H.W. Casey & R. Finch
- "Move Me Baby" (1974) – Gwen McCrae[6]
- "You Get Me Hot"[7] (1979) – Jimmy "Bo" Horne
- "Goin' Home for Love" (1979) – Jimmy "Bo" Horne
- "I Get Lifted" (1979) – Jimmy "Bo" Horne
- "Without You" (1979) – Jimmy "Bo" Horne
See also
References
- ^ "Richard Finch Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
- ^ "History".
- ^ Jarman, Josh (March 24, 2010). "Co-founder of KC and the Sunshine Band arrested on sex charges". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ Martinez, Edecio (April 7, 2010). "Richard R. Finch: KC and the Sunshine Band Founder Pleads Not Guilty to Sex with Boys". CBS News.
- ^ [https://www.grammy.com/artists/richard-finch/9039
- ^ Gwen McCrae
- ^ You Get Me Hot Retrieved 8 February 2023