Rick Grech
November 1, 1946 – March 17, 1990
As a much in-demand bass guitar journeyman, Rick Grech landed the ultimate rock dream job in 1969 when he was nabbed to play alongside Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Steve Winwood in the newly formed Blind Faith. After a disappointing start, Blind Faith disbanded so Grech stayed on with Winwood in the reformed Traffic. However, Grech’s drug use got in the way, so he was let go from the band and went on to do session work for the likes of Rod Stewart, Muddy Waters and Ronnie Lane. By the mid-70s, Grech grew frustrated with his career and tired of the music industry in general so he retired and went into the carpet business. His drug of choice became alcohol which reportedly led to his death from liver and kidney failure at just 43.
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Prior to joining Blind Faith, Ric played bass and violin for progressive British band “Family”.
I am glad to have met Rick Grech here in Kona he was here alone on vacation and had checked into a nearby hotel.Ric visited us daily I think because we had several guitars.He said to me don’t play anyone body else’s crap …..It is kinda like do what you like.R.I.P Rick!Legend will go and go for ever !
Cool story, Stanford! Thanks for sharing
Vince
I new Ric he lived on the estate where I live Rowlatts Hill.X