After Richie received his Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design back in 2001, he headed off to Atlanta to begin his career in art and music.

Long before college, Richie had been playing drums in his high school marching band, the Leon High steel drum program, and many rock/blues bands in his community. He always knew that drumming was his true calling in life.

Richie has been teaching drums and percussion for 7 years now. He also holds down the drumming anchor in over 9 bands, and while he is not on stage or in the lesson room, he spends his time as a studio session musician in many of Atlanta's major studios.