Richie Stotts

Richard Eugene Stotts (better known as Richie Stotts) was the first guitarist and one of the founding members of the punk/metal group Plasmatics.[1]

In 1978, Richie was among the earliest musicians to sport a Mohawk,[2] taking inspiration from the Travis Bickle character in the movie Taxi Driver.[3]

After leaving the Plasmatics in 1984, Richie pursued a solo career with his band King Flux and a graduate degree in Geology. Richie appears in a brief cameo in 9½ Weeks, movie with Kim Basinger. He's recognizable by the blonde mohawk and chainsaw tattoo[4] in a party scene.

He was a great friend of Joey Ramone and was one of several speakers[5] at a CBGB's all-star tribute put on by Micky Leigh, Joey's brother, in 2001.[6] Dee Dee Ramone was also a friend; the two composed "Punishment Fits the Crime" which appeared on the 1989 Brain Drain album by the Ramones.

In 2004, he collaborated with singer-songwriter Carla Lother on several songs for her 100 Lovers album.[7]

Discography

See the Plasmatics and King Flux.

References

  1. ↑ Star, Butch; Edouard Dauphin, Kruger (1982). Plasmatics: Your Heart In Your Mouth! (The First Four years). United States of America: Raging Rhino Entertainment. p. 7.
  2. ↑ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=25384
  3. ↑ Dauphin, Edouard and Butch Star (1982). Plasmatics: Your Heart in Your Mouth! (The First Four Years). United States of America: Raging Rhino Entertainment. 14, 64.
  4. ↑ http://www.painproofrubbergirls.com/stories/wow/index.html
  5. ↑ http://www.punkmagazine.com/stuff/morestuff/from_heart_and_to_point.html
  6. ↑ http://idobi.com/news/2001/04/bands-fans-to-celebrate-joey-ramones-50th-birthday/
  7. ↑ http://www.chesky.com/core/body_librarydetails.cfm?newsid=173

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