04-21 JR Richards, former Dishwalla singer, guitarist and songwriter talks about his new solo album: " My Darkest Hour" + performing in fans homes

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Welcome to our latest interview, everyone! Today, we have an old friend back in the studio—someone who’s been part of the soundtrack of our lives for decades. Please join me in welcoming JR Richards!

JR began his career as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the iconic alternative rock band Dishwalla. The band's debut album Pet Your Friends dropped in 1995, and it didn’t take long for them to make waves. In 1996, the Richards-penned ‘Counting Blue Cars’ hit #1, earning JR a Billboard Music Award for Top Mainstream Rock Track of the Year.

But that was just the beginning. JR has been producing music since the '90s, not only for Dishwalla but also for his own solo projects and a slew of TV shows. You might’ve heard his work on series like One Tree Hill (2009), How I Met Your Mother (2012), and Criminal Minds (2013). In fact, in 2013, he wrote, produced, and performed the theme song ‘White Light’ for the TV series SAF3, and even contributed twenty songs to the reboot of Baywatch in 2017.

 Now, JR is gearing up to release his 10th studio album, My Darkest Hour, expected later in the next few months. So we’re thrilled to sit down and talk about it, along with his journey through music and all the incredible milestones along the way.

Show Notes:

My Darkest Hour will be released very soon. Follow JR on social media or his website for updates!

 Official Website: https://www.jrrichardsmusic.com/

Follow JR on social media at:

Facebook: https://https//www.facebook.com/JRRICHARDSDISH

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.r.richards/

Got the urge to bring JR into your backyard for a show, contact him via Instagram or Facebook or his website! He is very good and getting back to you!

Want a free CD, just pay postage and order here: https://www.jrrichardsfreecd.com/

Want singing lessons from JR, click here: https://thejrshop.com/

JR solo videos:

Lost Eversince – Teases the song Album Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERo2EIx42A

Angels Or Devils - JR Richards of Dishwalla | Yaka Live Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvKCXVr7HwY

JR Richards of Dishwalla - Every Little Thing | Yaka Live Sessions; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEr1HlFDtdk

J.R. Richards - Original Singer - Dishwalla - Counting Blue Cars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D19-4iVLEE

JR Richards - A Beautiful End (Official) original Dishwalla lead singer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LCPdypSQpQ

JR Richards - Come To Tears - (Official) Abbey Road Studios Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XYQgcQfsMA

Dishwalla Live - Moisture - JR Richards official: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QELyd-locJA

 Dishwalla Videos:

 Dishwalla - Charlie Brown's Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubdmyms-Lts

 Dishwalla - Counting Blue Cars (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clxtg2pFTQM

 Dishwalla - Somewhere in the Middle HQ + Subs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMTjPtZ1rpo

 JR Richards - Until I Wake Up (Official Video) Original Singer/Songwriter DISHWALLA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tn6qq_VhWk