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Richard Finch (Richard Raymond Finch) was born on 23 January, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., is an American composer and music producer (born 1954). Discover Richard Finch'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 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Raymond Finch |
| Occupation |
Record producer · songwriter · audio engineer · song arranger |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
23 January, 1954 |
| Birthday |
23 January |
| Birthplace |
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Record producer with the age 70 years old group.
Richard Finch Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Richard Finch height not available right now. We will update Richard Finch's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
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| Weight |
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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 |
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| Sibling |
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Richard Finch Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Finch worth at the age of 70 years old? Richard Finch’s income source is mostly from being a successful Record producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Richard Finch'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 |
Record producer |
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Timeline
Richard Raymond Finch (born January 23, 1954) is an American songwriter, producer, and arranger.
He is best known as the co-founder, producer and former bass guitar player of KC and the Sunshine Band.
Along with Harry Wayne Casey, he co-wrote the majority of the KC and the Sunshine Band music catalog, to include five No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Finch's family moved to Hialeah, Florida, when he was an infant.
At five years old and the second youngest of five children, Finch's father died unexpectedly leaving his mother to raise Finch and his four siblings alone.
His favorite group growing up was The Beatles.
His musical tastes grew to include soul and country music.
In his early teens, Finch got his first electric bass guitar and began to learn country music bass lines.
He joined several country bands before joining the band Ball & Chain.
Finch became interested in audio recording techniques while working at an Opa Locka, Florida electronics and record store.
A schoolmate introduced him to the singer-songwriter Clarence Reid from TK Records.
His high school attendance suffered as he spent every free moment at TK Records and unbeknownst to his mother, he dropped out of high school his sophomore year and shortly thereafter was hired as a part-time recording engineer for the label.
and in 1972, 'Have A Good Time' for recording artist Jack Vino for Steve Alaimo and TK Records on the Bell Records Label.
Within weeks of meeting, the Finch-Casey songwriting collaboration began, with their first hit songs recorded by Betty Wright ("Where Is the Love") and George McCrae ("Rock Your Baby").
Finch then assembled the future Sunshine Band members, utilizing his already-established friendships with TK session musicians, guitarist Jerome Smith and drummer Robert Johnson.
The Finch–Casey collaboration produced numerous hits, including "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "Get Down Tonight", "Please Don't Go" and "Boogie Shoes".
Casey was hired to work in the shipping department and act as TK's occasional receptionist.
Prior to his introduction to Casey, Finch had already established himself at TK as a skilled engineer, with numerous singles produced before the age of 17, including various tracks for the Allman Brothers and Mother's Finest.
On March 23, 2010, Finch was arrested in Newark, Ohio, accused of having inappropriate contact with a 17-year-old male.
Police stated that during an interview, he admitted to having inappropriate contact with that teen, and other teens aged 13 to 17.
At his bond hearing on April 6, 2010, Finch entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.
In December 2010, Finch pleaded "no contest" and was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment.
In October 2010, Finch became a nominee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
With KC and the Sunshine Band
Writer: H.W. Casey & R. Finch
He served his sentence in Chillicothe Correctional Institution, a medium-security state prison in Ohio, and was released on March 13, 2017.
Finch is a multi-Grammy Award winner with three wins and nine nominations.
He is the recipient of an American Music Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame having been a part of the KC and the Sunshine Band legacy.
