Rich Hardesty and the Del Reys
Rich Hardesty & the Del Reys create American music that's passionate without pretense. It presents a wide, sonic panorama that seems as open as the desert sky; while still feeling close and intimate.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Home base: Sacramento, CA.
Personnel over the years:
Rich Hardesty- Vocals, Guitar
Scott Gallawa- Guitar
John Milne - Bass
Gary Smythe - Bass
Gabe Nelson - Bass
Skip Simmons - Dums
Frank French - Drums
Lou Wallace - Drums
Steve Coughran - Drums
John Baccigaluppi - Producer and recording engineer; as well as incidental keyboard work.
Recordings:
1. A Job In Hell- 1987 cassette (self-released)
2, The Song Retains The Name- 1988 compilation/ Mad Rover Records/ILA
3. Introducing Rich Hardesty & The Del Reys- 1989 album/ Still Sane Records Gmbh
4. The Big Hangover- 1992 album/Still Sane Records GmbH
5. Neurotically Yours- a Tribute To The Saints- 1993 compilation/Smiling Weasel/Still Sane GmbH
6. 24-Hours In A Day; 24 Beers In A Case- 2000 album by Pony Stable; a band Rich played and recorded with as lead guitarist. They put out one album and then dissolved.
7. Hard-Pore Cornography- 2000
8. When Country Was Cool - 2001
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes - Northern California
Your musical influences
All time favorite artists: Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, The Kinks, Elvis Costello & Roxy Music
