Description Singer/Songwriter with deep traditional influences in country music. Born April 1963 in Burlington, Vermont. Bob grew up in the "old north end" the poor section of Burlington. His grandmother was a big influence on his music, she had bought him his first music album at age 6. Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, and had taken Bob to see Johnny Cash at the Flynn theatre in Burlington. That concert is what created Bob's style and love for country music. At the age of 8, Bob had gotten his first guitar and learned to play by ear. In 1982 he graduated from Essex Junction high school and joined the army reserves. From 1982 to 1988 were formative years for Bob, as he would bring his guitar with him everywhere and sing at the drop of a hat. He also had been in a few backyard bands that played country and rock. January of 2000, Bob answered an add in the local newspaper for a guitarplayer. Blue Bandana is the country group that formed, featuring Bob Richard's as the front man for the group. After 1 month Blue Bandana had become booked solid. The group became very popular in the local area of Vermont, and New York. Being a carpenter by day and a musician by night was a very active lifestyle for someone from small town Vermont, but he loved doing it. A job injury in december 2002 forced Bob to quit the group in the following spring. The group slowly floundered and died from it's original popularity. Now Bob is currently looking for another group and doing some shows solo at jamborees throughout Vermont. In an interview Bob had said "there is nothing like being on stage and having people love everything you do". A very hard working man, an honest man, sum up who Bob Richard's is.