Growing up in Bellingham, Massachusetts, music has always been something Richard has felt in his soul.An avid listener of R&B\u002FPop music throughout his life, Richard never thought that his passion would leadhim to a life of music. While attending high school and later Bridgewater State College his love for musicand performing continued to grow. However, not until a life altering experience after his graduationfrom BSC in 2007 motivate him to follow his dream. Singing and songwriting is a piece of Richard thathe wants to share with the world, “I’m looking for a feeling of connectedness with the audience, as ifthe words I’m singing are coming from the listener’s heart and soul,” he states. Now at the age of 26,Richard has performed at colleges, local venues, and fashion shows throughout Massachusetts andRhode Island. His goal now is to follow his dream of singing\u002Fsongwriting and be an inspiration to othersas he was inspired in the past.