Kakki wrote: > Richie Furay is a Christian minister here in SoCal now, but I've read that he still performs music in his church and I think he has shown up to sit in a few times with Poco in recent years. >
Minor correction, Kakki ... Richie is the pastor of the Calvary Chapel in Boulder, CO, and has been for 20 years or so now. This link will take you to Richie's self-penned story of how he came to be "born again," in which Al Perkins - the pedal steel player for the Souther, Hillman & Furay Band (and Stephen Stills' Manassas) - is a central figure. The story touches on Richie's frustrations with Poco's lack of commercial success, and on his one-time drive to be a "rock and roll star," which almost destroyed his still-successful marriage. http://calvarychapel.com/boulder/RICHIE.htm Yes, Richie does still perform, and he sits in with Poco on occasion. His voice and range are as strong as ever. Somehow, the man has managed to stop the clock in that regard. There is still talk of a Buffalo Springfield reunion with Neil Young and the reinvigorated Stephen Stills, and Richie is definitely up for it. There have even been a few loose rehearsals over the past couple of years. As a longtime fan, I highly recommend Richie's 1998 album "In My Father's House," which is like listening to a classic Poco album - albeit with overtly Christian lyrics. Rusty Young contributes his unmistakable pedal steel to the project. Also, Richie's three post-SHF Band solo albums for Asylum Records ("I Have A Reason," "Dance A Little Light," and "I Still Have Dreams") will all be issued for the first time on CD on January 21st. I'll be there. :-) Best, (Boston) Jim
