Great stories about how he got the gig with Toby Keith, playing with Steven Tyler & Joe Perry from Aerosmith… getting through some difficult times, during which he did not pick up his guitar for 6 months, and how he wound up coming out of this… why he’s NEVER sold a guitar… surviving divorce & many more cool stories. GREAT convo, 100% REAL
Rich has literally toured the world with Toby Keith over the last 20 years as his lead guitarist. Along the way, he released two solo records, acted on the hit TV series Nashville, for 4 years… and has played with Willie Nelson, Ted Nugent, Sammy Hagar, & loads of others. Ted Nugent named Rich as one of his favorite guitarists
Rich I’m so sorry about your boss and friend toby keith passing away I just seen it on fox and friends he was playing way back on the show I think it was 2008 you were on the show i hope you’re well keep playing your old friend from the past Chuck barker
Thank You Chuck. Glad to see you’re still surviving in the world. I hope you are well.
Rich Eckhardt, I noticed on Toby Keith’s song with his daughter, how much you looked like you were having a blast with them!! Had to google your name. So sorry for your loss. He was so awesome and will sure be missed!! Hopefully you will continue in your success!!
Rich, I Want to extend my sincerest sympathy to you and the band for the loss of your friend Toby. He told me he considered you all for his brothers and he got a kick out of your last get together at his house. I’ll be missing him and his wicked sense of humor. He sure could be ornery Couldn’t he? That’s what I loved about him. I’ll be missing him along with you all. Take care