Richie Kotzen

About

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has released acclaimed solo work and worked with The Winery Dogs.

Before Fame

At five years old, he started playing music and at seven, he picked up the electric guitar.

Trivia

He was the opening act in Japan for The Rolling Stones in 2006.

Family Life

He grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. He has a son named August. He married bass player Julia Lage.

Associated With

Hearing Gene Simmons and KISS inspired him to start playing electric guitar.