Rich Williams

Richard Allen "Rich" Williams (born February 1, 1950) is the guitarist for the rock band Kansas, and has been with them since their 1974 self-titled debut album. Williams lost his right eye in a childhood fireworks accident. He wore a prosthetic eye for many years, but now wears an eye patch instead.

In the beginning, Williams shared guitar duties with keyboardist/guitarist Kerry Livgren. In the late 1980s, he shared guitar-playing with Steve Morse. After various personnel changes in Kansas, Williams is now the band's only guitarist, although David Ragsdale might play the extra guitar parts when the band plays songs without violin, such as "Portrait (He Knew)", "Fight Fire With Fire", and "Carry On Wayward Son". Williams and Phil Ehart are the only two members of Kansas who have never left the band, and have played on all Kansas' albums.

Among the songs he co-wrote with the band are "Can I Tell You", "No Room for a Stranger", and the hit "Play the Game Tonight".

Discography

  • Kansas (1974)
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    Famous quotes by Rich Williams:

    "Everyone wants to do the first one. You do it right the first time, runners will keep on coming back."
    "I moved here in December, and one of the big selling points of my house was being able to take my kids to the park. I had planned on getting involved in getting the park cleaned up."
    "If it's determined to be complete, it just means they (Camarda Development Co.) provided an answer. It doesn't mean we like the answer."
    "Just appearance doesn't change economy."
    "All are critical pieces brought together as a full strategy."
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