Richard Lepore
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American percussionist and distinguished music educator (1939, West Hartford, Connecticut — 20 June 2003, West Springfield, Massachusetts). Richie Lepore was an in-demand session player for many years, recording a diverse range of material, from Elvis Presley hit singles and Earth, Wind & Fire to Maurice Jarre's soundtracks. He often collaborated with prolific percussionists and drummers Joe Porcaro and Bob Zimmitti, playing together as a rhythm section. Richie Lepore was also one of the first teachers of Joe's son Jeff Porcaro. Richard Lepore grew up in Connecticut and learned percussion with Al Lepak. He had a distinguished academic career, teaching at Hartt School in his hometown West Hartford, later at University Of Miami in Florida and at Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California, where he served as Head of the Percussion Department. In November 1984, Modern Drummer magazine featured an interview with him in the "Focus on Teachers" section. Lepore settled in Massachusetts in the late 1980s, teaching at Holyoke Community College and Westfield State University until his retirement.