Age, Biography and Wiki
Richie Zito (Richard Zito) was born on 21 August, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, is an American guitarist. Discover Richie Zito's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Zito |
| Occupation |
Record producer · musician |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
21 August 1952 |
| Birthday |
21 August |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality |
United States
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Richie Zito Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Richie Zito height not available right now. We will update Richie Zito's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Richie Zito Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richie Zito worth at the age of 71 years old? Richie Zito’s income source is mostly from being a successful Guitarist. He is from United States. We have estimated Richie Zito's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Guitarist |
Richie Zito Social Network
Timeline
Richie Zito (born August 21, 1952) is an American songwriter, composer and record producer from Los Angeles.
In a career spanning more than 50 years, Zito has experienced success as a prolific session musician, being featured on a wide array of other artists' recordings, including work with Joe Cocker, White Lion, Poison, Mr. Big, Neil Sedaka, Yvonne Elliman, Charlie Sexton, Eric Carmen, Art Garfunkel, Leo Sayer, Diana Ross, Marc Tanner, Elton John, Cher, The Motels, as well as The Cult, Eddie Money, Heart, Juliet Simms, Bad English and Prism.
In addition to this, Zito has produced 38 singles that have been featured in the charts.
The 1970s continued with Zito becoming one of the most in-demand session guitarists in Los Angeles, playing on songs such as Blondie's Call Me.
In 1973, he recorded and toured with Bobby Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers.
Later that year, Zito formed a band with Rick James, releasing the single "My Mama", a big hit in Europe.
In 1974, Zito began working with Neil Sedaka, who had signed with Elton John's Rocket Records.
Zito recorded, toured and made numerous TV appearances with Sedaka during the biggest comeback of the decade.
In 1980, Zito joined Elton John's backing band, playing on the albums 21 at 33, The Fox, and Jump Up!.
He also toured extensively with John, highlighted by performing with him in front of 450,000 People at a Concert in Central Park.
Zito then began working closely with producer Giorgio Moroder, playing on some of the most successful movie soundtracks of the era.
Zito worked extensively on the soundtrack for Scarface, which saw him play all the guitars, besides arranging and co-writing a number of the songs.
He also played guitar on songs for other artists' albums including Berlin's Take My Breath Away, Irene Cara's Flashdance... What a Feeling, and Glenn Frey's The Heat Is On during this period.
Zito also co-composed the score for the 1986 Japanese anime film Project A-ko with Joey Carbone.
Zito's production style was retrospectively described as "panoramic and cosmic" by Doug Stone of AllMusic regarding his work with Cheap Trick on their 1988 album Lap of Luxury.
Zito was born in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to California for better opportunities in his music career.
He was named Billboard's Producer of the Year in 1990.
