Life has had many corners for Mr Richardson, and his music reflects that. He moves from pop to neo-classical to showtune to downright obscure. Never one to turn away a melody, his craft is one that follows many directions. Arguably this is true prog - a melting pot for music: get whatever is to hand, chuck it in, and see what comes out. Think of
Family and
Stackridge, rather than
Yes and
King Crimson. JRCR hails originally from the south-east of England, and after many tribulations lives as an ex-pat Englishman in west Wales. Musically, his roots are diverse - raised listening to Sa…
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