The Richie Jones Band

"An integral part of any performing artist are the people they surround themselves with.  I have had the fortunate advantage of employing a top quality group of musicians.  Showmanship and musical precision are qualities regarded highly by my Band, and I couldn't see myself going anywhere on the road with out them".

Richie Jones

 

 
Sean Campbell- Keyboards & Vocals
Sean was born and raised in Mississippi and has been playing music since he was old enough to climb up on a piano bench.  Sean began learning "by-ear" and soon began taking lessons.  By the 5th grade Sean was a church Musician at his local church.  He earned several awards through out his training before being introduced into the "band scene".  Being lured into "the biz" by high school friends Taff Barrett proved to be a rather easy task.  After touring the southeast with a country group entitled "Blue Steel" from Mobile, AL.  This group opened up for several national recording artists and earned the opportunity to perform at the final June Jam XVI in Ft. Payne, AL hosted by the super group Alabama.  Performing with Blue Steel allowed Sean the opportunity to hone his skills on the keyboard and harmony vocals.  After a couple years off the road, fellow musician Trap Truly introduced Sean to a lanky guy named Richie from Hurley, MS who was performing at the President Casino. Sean was offered a spot in the band and the rest is history.  Sean loves to perform and enjoys the opportunity to meet new people from all around the region.  Sean also oversees Richie's personal marketing and public relations inquiries including the official fan club.

During this time Sean married his high school sweetheart and have 4 beautiful children (Mason-7, Bryce-3,  Charci-4,& Preston-8mo.) and resides in Gulfport, MS.  He enjoys watching Nascar & St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, designing websites, and most of all being a big kids with his little kids. 

Website: http://www.myspace.com/sfcampbell

Musical Influences: Billy Joel, Alabama, & mostly his dad.

 

 

Robby Wilson- Bass Guitar & Vocals
Robby was born in Mobile, AL and raised in the small town of Moss Point, MS.  At the age of 5, he fell in love with the bass guitar and at 18  took off to LA to chase this crazy dream!  He has worked with countless artist and producers during the 15 years he spent in LA.  Robby played bass with Warner Brothers recording artist LSD for a couple of years, MCA artist Dead, White & Blue for several years, recorded with the biggest rock producers ever such as Rich Mouser, Garth Richardson, John Pila, Gene Simmons of KISS, etc.  He's been living in Nashville for over 2 years now and has been just as busy working here.  He's done countess recording sessions,  and toured with Canada's biggest country star Paul Brandt, played on several television shows such as CMT's Christmas Special 'Paul Brandt and Friends', currently touring with Nashville Star runner up Jason Meadows, MCA artist Richie Jones, Midas Records artist Lindsey Grant, and performing with too many local artist to mention!  He has started his own publishing company called Who Nex Music and is also in the process of recording a CD for his project with David Z!  In a nutshell music has taken him all over the world and has been extremely blessed to make a living doing what he loves!!! Robby has played shows with everyone from Patti LaBelle to Dwight Yoakam!  In Robby's own words, "My journey has been amazing and it keeps getting better!!!!"

Robby has been married for nearly 9 years to his wife Sunshine. They have two "crazy but beautiful" kids, Shyanne who is 6 and Skyler who is 5!

Website: http://www.myspace.com/robbywilsonmusic

Website: www.robbywilson.com

Musical Influences: Prince, Marvin Gaye, Ronnie Milsap, Delbert McClinton, Bob Marley, Doobie Brothers, U2, Elvis, Conway Twitty, Kiss, Willie Nelson, The Eagles, Larry Graham, Stevie Wonder, Jeffrey Steele, Rodney Crowell, Lee Roy Parnell, etc.
 

 

Ty Taylor- Lead Guitar & Vocals

Ty Taylor lives in Moss Point, MS and is one of Richie's newest additions to the band. Ty's deep musical background in his family has turned him to the musical prodigy he has become today. Ty per formed his first professional show at the age of 8. When not performing, Ty enjoys fishing, playing video games, and a good "clean" game of paintball.

 

Musical influences: His father, brother, and Hank Williams Sr.

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Trap Truly- Steel Guitar & Dobro

A Mobile, AL native, Trap has performed with Richie for almost 6 years. Trap's musical abilities and expertise have earned him the recognition of Band Leader. He is married and has one daughter.

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Musical Influences: Coming Soon

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Robert Vice- Drums & Percussion

Robert is currently Married to his wife Lisa and  lives in Helena, MS. He have been playing drums for 25 years. Robert started out playing 1st chair in Junior High School Band in Moss Point, MS, studied under Frank Adams, a third generation drummer. Robert won 1st Place in the Jr. High and High School competitions for 4 consecutive years, while placing high scores in solo competitions as well.  Robert was also the 1st drummer from Moss Point, MS to qualify and perform for the Lions All-State band traveling to New York, & Montreal Canada.  Robert was also invited to perform with the McDonalds All-Star High School Band.

 

After that Robert  went to Drum and Bugle Corps in Boston with his friend and Mentor, Rick Beckham, and played snare drum with the 27th Lancers. While with the Lancers, they placed 3rd in they world in drums.  From there he started playing the Drum Set. He performed in several Rock Bands through the years. Robert began playing piano and songwriting for a while and recorded a demo of originals at LSI studios in Nashville. While doing session work drumming for several unsigned artist, he recorded a CD with the band Lightnin Strikes, a blues band, and has performed venues with them for the past 4 years.

 

Robert continues his studies of the drum set, and states "the more I play the more I realize there is to learn".

 

Robert musical influences are Rush, The Police, Van Halen, Eagles. Some drumming influences are, Neil Peart, Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, Vinnie Coliuta, Steve Smith to name a few.

 

     

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