Richard Fordham

Richard Fordham's Profile Born and raised in Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario, Richard started playing and writing music in high school. Since then, he's worked on an extensive list of projects covering many disciplines and styles. His musical skills include arranging, conducting, bass, voice, and percussion. His other interests include law, economics, psychology, history, political science, literature, film, and visual art. He now lives in Vancouver, where he writes and performs spoken word and music. He is also continuing acting studies, that he has pursued for some time. Goals: Have the nucleus of a band. Will let you all know more as I know it. Influences: Bass: Geddy Lee, Jaco Pastorius, Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, John Paul Jones, Jack Bruce, John Entwistle, Bill Wyman Guitar: Robby Krieger, Alex Lifeson, Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Robert Fripp, Keith Richards, Brian May Drums: John Densmore, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Bill Ward, Charlie Watts, and the guy from the first King Crimson Line-up. Songs/ Arranging: XTC, Prince, Frank Zappa, Lennon/ McCartney, Jagger/ Richards, S... more...