Gary Richrath

Gary,

I can't believe that it's been 10 years since your passing! I wish I had gone to a REO concert during the time when I was going to concerts! Then I could witness the genius in your guitar performances! Sadly I only have videos!

Happy Heavenly birthday!

Karen B.

I was a teenager in the early 1970s when a bunch of bands were popular. I have to admit, I was infatuated with Three Dog Night during that decade, sorry Gary!

I was aware of Reo, but didn't listen much. Now that I am a grandma, I saw a commercial for a bank card or some such, and one line was "it's like winning front row seats to a reo Speedwagon concert" Cut to a girl in front row seat standing and screaming "I love you Gary!"

So after seeing that commercial I started researching the band and watching all the concert videos I could find!

I could tell by the videos that you were a gifted guitarist!

I never attended a Reo Speedwagon concert, now I wish I had!

May you rest in peace Gary!

I know this is late but my first album ever was R.E.O. Speedwagon's Hi infidelity I was,10 and when I heard the guitar solo on take it on the run that Les Paul guitar touched my soul Gary's guitar playing was so under rated he made that guitar talk i had the opportunity to see them play live I was 16 and I hopped on stage at great wood s in Mansfield mass I sang roll with the changes with Kevin and I had the opportunity to walk up to Gary and watch him play with that big smile of his r.i.p.Gary you are a legend I miss you.Gary didn't realize how truly gifted he was

Red Lion Inn, Champaign, IL. REO Speedwagon. Gary Ritchrath. One of the best guitarists. Had such a crush on. So much fun those days. There was a video of Gary on Tiktok a few days ago. So many memories. RIP Gary

How much fun my friends and I had and how we were so excited when REO played at THE RED LION INN in Champaign,IL. Terry Latrell on lead vocals and of course Gary on Guitar. What fantastic music. RIP Gary. You will never be forgotten by me. Much love to your family.

I tried to call Wade,so so very sorry. I lost a brother last Sep. to.

Thank-you so much for all the wonderful memories of watching you with reo speed wagon. You and your guitar created breathtaking entertainment. You always looked sexy but classy and that beautiful smile could tame the wildest mustang. You are sorely missed by so many people but you will live on in all our hearts that you touched so beautifully. May your wife and family, your friends and fans find peace and Gary, may you find your peace in the arms of the Angels. God Bless you, Gary

I started playing air guitar because of Gary and later when I could afford it I began playing Les Pauls and emulating Gary... Seems like the best times of my life.