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RICHIE FURAY
Richie Furay started his musical career playing folk clubs as a solo artist in the 1960s, as well as playing with bands like the Monks and the Au Go Go Singers (which included Stephen Stills in the lineup). Richie and Neil Young then formed Buffalo Springfield with Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin. The band cut its first album, Buffalo Springfield, in 1967; it included the single "For What It's Worth." Buffalo Springfield recorded two more albums—Buffalo Springfield Again and Last Time Around—before disbanding in 1968. Furay and Jim Messina (who had replaced Palmer in the band) formed a new group, Poco, with steel guitar player Rusty Young, George Grantham (formerly of Boenzee Cryque), and Randy Meisner (formerly of Poor). Poco recorded its first album, Pickin' Up the Pieces, but Meisner quit soon afterward. The band continued as a quartet, building a reputation at the Troubadour. Timothy B. Schmit was added as their second album, Poco, was released. After Poco's third album, Deliverin', Messina quit and was replaced by Paul Cotton (formerly of Illinois Speed Press). Poco went on to cut albums such as From the Inside, A Good Feeling to Know, and Crazy Eyes before Furay left. At David Geffen's request, Furay formed the Souther Hillman Furay Band with Chris Hillman (formerly of the Byrds) and J.D. Souther. The band split after two unsuccessful albums in 1974 and 1975. Furay then converted to Christianity and formed The Richie Furay Band, a Christian group featuring Jay Truax, John Mehler (formerly of Love Song), and Tom Stipe. After two albums—Dance a Little Light and I Still Have Dreams—the band recorded Seasons of Change for Myrrh Records, Furay's first album for a Christian label. Furay became a minister in Colorado and continued singing and recording. He rejoined Poco in 1990 for a comeback album, Legacy, which included the hit single "Call It Love." In 1997, Furay recorded his fifth solo album, In My Father's House, for the Christian Calvary Chapel label. ~ Mike Edmunds, All Music Guide