Richie Albright

Drummer and producer. Born 10 July 1939. Died 9 February 2021. Waylon’s original drummer, longtime friend, and right-hand man joined Waylon and The Waylors in 1964. Richie not only toured and recorded with Waylon for decades, but produced or co-produced many of Waylon’s records. In the world of country music Richie has made history as a drummer, songwriter, and producer. The list of artists he has played and/or recorded with is a long one, to name a few would include- Jessi Colter, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr, Tony Joe White, and Goose Creek Symphony.