Emil Richards Death, Obituary : Percussion Legend Passed Away.
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December 16, 2019
Family and friends are mourning the death of Emil Richards, beloved American vibraphonist and percussionist who died December 14, 2019. Born: September 2, 1932 in Hartford, CT, Emil Richards born Emilio Joseph Radocchia was an American vibraphonist and percussionist.
We learned of his death through the following tribute posted on social media by Ralph Angelillo
RIP – December 14, 2019 Emil Richards passed away yesterday at the age of 87, leaving an impressive body of work that will never be forgotten. Emil played a significant role in the expanded use and knowledge of world percussion instruments. Through his recordings for TV and the movies, Emil was known for adding splashes of new sounds and flavors to many of the nearly 2,000 films he worked on including authentic Russian instruments for “Doctor Zhivago” (1965). Emil also played a large role in the development of the PAS museum, which now includes several rare percussive instruments he has donated for display.
RICHARDS, Emil (Emilio Joseph Radocchia)
Born: 9/2/1932, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Died: 12/14/2019, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Emil Richards’ westerns – musician:
Rio Conchos – 1964 (musician)
Hombre – 1967 (musician)
100 Rifles – 1969 (musician)
Buck and the Preacher – 1972 (musician)
Breakheart Pass – 1975 (musician)