Rich Galichon

Who is Rich Galichon?

Richie Alan is an independent studio drummer. He grew up in Valley Stream, New York and attended Valley Stream Central High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Queens College and pursued a Master of Business Administration degree specializing in Information Systems Management at The George Washington University School of Business. He later founded a successful Information Technology Consulting Services corporation.

Richie Alan also formally trained as a drummer at the Downs School of Music. While studying there, Richie Alan emerged as a three-time gold medalist in the Long Island Drum Teachers Association. Later, he expanded his studies with legendary jazz drummer Joe Morello and classic-rock drummer Simon Kirke.

Mostly known in the underground New York music scene, Alan's drumming achieved a cult following, garnering praise from well-established drummers such as Tommy Aldridge and Bill Bruford.

Legendary guitarist Les Paul presented Richie Alan with an autographed custom Gibson Les Paul guitar at a Beacons in Jazz award gala in 2002.

Richie Alan performs on drums and percussion with John Ford of the Strawbs.