Don Rich died in a motorcycle accident in 1974.
Don Rich, a.k.a. Donald Richard, is a man living a dream.
Don Rich performs four to six days per week and makes a living doing what he loves to do.
Round Hole Guitar - Don Rich & The Buckaroos (1967)
Don Rich - guitar, fiddle, vocals (lead vocal on "Wham Bam")
But Buckaroo band member, Don Rich, heard Russell's demo version and liked it, and eventually, the song grew on Owens.
Only a few younger swamp pop musicians, such as Don Rich, are replacing the original generation of swamp pop pioneers, most now in their sixties.
Don Rich used primarily Fender guitars and amps.
"Before You Go" was co-written by Owens, along with Don Rich.
Don Rich, the Buckaroos' guitarist and one of his best friends, died in a motorcycle crash.