About Richard LaValliere
Lived 1953 – 2012 (aged 58). Richard LaValliere was a guitarist.
Richard LaValliere (February 20, 1953 – February 8, 2012) was a Sheboygan, Wisconsin born musician, and founding member of Milwaukee bands such as, The Dirty Shames, Arthur, Radio Boys, In A Hot Coma, The Haskels, The Oil Tasters, The Lonesome Desperados, The Barn Burners, The Flip Top Five, Triple Forbidden Taboo, Scorpio Thunderbolt, Pölkafinger and Jones & Karloff. He was renowned for his unique vocal style and songwriting, humorous and clever lyrics and stage persona. A multi-instrumentalist, he played bass guitar, lead guitar and keyboards.
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Who was Richard LaValliere?
musical artist
When was Richard LaValliere born?
Richard LaValliere was born on 20 February 1953.
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Richard LaValliere died on 7 February 2012.
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Richard LaValliere was a guitarist.
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