Artist description see www.mp3.com/RichardHackley

Music Style a blend of classical music and sixties rock

Musical Influences Beethoven and the Beatles. Also, Paul Gleba.

Similar Artists Most often likened to Mr. Rogers, of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.

Artist History OCCUPATION: Thirty years with Dillons Food Stores. Currently scanning manager at the Dillons at Central and Oliver, Wichita, Ks., USA. REPERTOIRE: All original material. A unique style of contemporary Christian music. Mainly easy listening, pop, soft rock, and tropical. Small amounts of country, jazz, and symphonic. PRESENTATION: A solo act with an easy listening type of voice. I sing along to MP3 back tracks. I have all my own equipment and do not require much space, but I do need one electrical outlet. MUSIC BACKGROUND: Graduated from Wichita State University, 1977, with a bachelor’s degree in music theory/composition. In the early 80’s, I entered one of my jazz instrumentals in a Billboard Magazine competition. I received an honorable mention award for the entry. In 1989 I started performing popular secular music. I performed 10 to 20 times a year in Wichita, including craft shows, the Dillons at 21st and Rock Road, Savutes Restaurant, and at various functions in the Old Town business district. In 1994 I switched to performing Christian music. In 1995 I joined the SSGMA (Sunflower State Gospel Music Association) and remained a member through June, 2002. Also in 1995 I qualified for full membership with ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers). I perform around 60-70 times a year, including churches, SSGMA concerts, senior centers, assisted living homes, nursing homes, and most recently, juvenile and adult correctional facilities.

Group Members Richard Hackley

Instruments Roland synthesizer and Roland sound module

Albums

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Location Wichita, Kansas - USA

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