Richard Leach

Things have finally clicked. Thank you for showing me a beacon of hope. It never faded and I have finally reached the shore. Luv ya Man

I sure miss calling you at weird and odd times. Miss ya my friend.

He was the guitar doctor. He fixed my Taylor..may God bless him.

Rick played bass for the friends band when my dad no longer could, and we loved his eager, kind spirit.

2/26/17 - Tonight I was looking at my 1972 Fender guitar that my mother bought for me on my 14th birthday from Four Winds Music. It was my 1st guitar. I was thinking how well it has worked since Rick repaired the warping neck back in the early 1980s. Now I know he has passed. No matter my faults as a young man, Rick always had time for me because of my love of music. He always gave me his attention when I came to the store. He was a very unique and wonderful person. I cant write anymore. My...

My dear sweet good man, and family, near and far.
I know not how to improve on all the very kind and gracious words that have been said before me. So, i will leave you with this... May God create more people like you on this earth.

How do you condense a 35 year friendship into a few short lines? I still can't believe you're gone. Memories. Memories of our days at Al's music... memories of playing gigs at every dive within 100 mile radius. Places like the Canteen, The Camp Bar, Bubbas, (back in the day when the band set up on the floor, making it necessary for the patrons to walk through the "stage" to use the restrooms.) Places with paradoxical names like "FRIENDLY INN" ( I'm sure other musicians will know...

What a great guy. He was always willing to "cut deal" with you. I first met him at 4 winds where he sold me a '63 Gibson which I still have. Between my kids and I, we did a lot of business with Rick and I was truly surprised to hear of his passing. He also did a bunch of repair work for me. I will certainly miss him and seeing him in his shop. God bless you brother and you are in my prayers.