American Singer & Guitarist
(b. 30 April 1967) in Santa Barbara, CA USA, J.R. was the lead singer of Dishwalla from 1993 through 2008. He also played guitar and keyboards with the band and appeared in two films and the TV series Charmed. He now focuses on his solo career.
ALBUMS
J. R. Richards
Min's Playlist Vol. 1
2021, CD, Album, Comp, Ltd, Dig, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Safe And Sound
2019
J. R. Richards
Under The Cover
2018, 
,
, Alternative Rock
J. R. Richards
Stripped
2016
J. R. Richards
Honore Et Amore
2015
J. R. Richards, Allie Nixon, Spud The Piper
Flower Of Scotland
2014, File, MP3, Single, Reid-Richards
J. R. Richards
Counting Blue Cars (Studio Version)
2012
J. R. Richards
B-Sides & Remixes
2011, CDr, Comp, H. T. Records
J. R. Richards, Michael Carey
Sunlight
2010, File, AAC, MP3, Single, Resonation
J. R. Richards, Michael Carey
Sugarville
2010, File, AAC, MP3, Single, Resonation
J. R. Richards, Michael Carey
Monday Came
2010, File, MP3, Single, Resonation
J. R. Richards
Where's The Laughter
2010
J. R. Richards
Clearwater (Piano Version)
2010
J. R. Richards
20 Minute Holiday
2010
J. R. Richards
A Beautiful End
2009, ,
, Alternative Rock
theGloriouslove
A Dark Safe Place
2010
Dishwalla
Dishwalla
2005
Dishwalla
Live...Greetings From The Flow State
2003
Dishwalla
Somewhere In The Middle
2002, CD Jewel Case, ,
, Alternative Rock
Dishwalla
Opaline
2002, CD, ,
, Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
Dishwalla
And You Think You Know What Life's About
1998, ,
, Alternative Rock
Various
A&M / Island / Motown Radio Sampler Vol. 8 (September 9, 1996)
1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, A&M Records, Island Records, Motown, 
,
, Pop Rock/Alternative Rock/Industrial/Indie Rock/Soft Rock/Reggae-Pop/Country/Folk Rock/Contemporary R&B/Contemporary Jazz/Punk
Dishwalla
Counting Blue Cars (Tell Me All Your Thoughts On God)
1996
Dishwalla
Charlie Brown's Parents
1996
Dishwalla
Haze
1995
Dishwalla
Pet Your Friends
1995, CD, ,
, Pop Rock
Dish
Dish
1993, Cass, Ltd, Promo, Not On Label (Dish (14) Self-released)
Life Talking
By The Color
1991, CD, Album, SBTC Records,
APPEARANCES +
J. R. Richards
My Darkest Hour
2025, 10xFile, MP3, Album, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Where's The Laughter EP
2021, 5xFile, MP3, EP, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Alive
2019, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
You're The Only Way Home - Acoustic Version
2019, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
When Will We Mend
2019, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Until I Wake Up - Rare Demo Version
2019, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Collide (Original Demo Version)
2018, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
The Fading Light - Demo Version
2018, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
When A Man Loves A Woman (Alt. Intro)
2018, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Collide (Original Demo Version)
2018, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Unchained Melody (Pre-Release)
2018, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
White Light - 2017
2017, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Hope For Better Days - R Adams Mix
2017, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Never Alone
2017, File, MP3, Single, Reid-Richards
J. R. Richards
Cathedrals [Demo]
2017, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
One More Try
2017, File, MP3, Single, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Angelgold Holiday
2017, 7xFile, MP3, EP, Not On Label (J.R. Richards Self-released)
J. R. Richards
Until I Wake Up (Acoustic Version)
2014, File, MP3, Single, Reid-Richards
J. R. Richards
Precious Stone (Sirens Edition)
2014, File, MP3, Single, Reid-Richards
J. R. Richards
Precious Stone
2013, File, MP3, Single, Reid-Richards
J. R. Richards
White Light
2013, File, MP3, Single, Resqu3 Music
J. R. Richards
The Fading Light
2013, File, MP3, Single, Resqu3 Music
J. R. Richards
You're Not Alone
2013, File, MP3, Single, Resqu3 Music
J. R. Richards
Far End Of The Black (Acoustic Version)
2010, File, MP3, Single, H. T. Records,
J. R. Richards
Red Painted Walls (Blood Red Mix)
2010, File, MP3, Single, H. T. Records
J. R. Richards
I Will Give You Life (Breath In Life Mix)
2010, File, MP3, Single, H. T. Records
J. R. Richards
A Beautiful End (Karaoke Version)
2010, File, MP3, Single, H. T. Records
J. R. Richards
Far End Of The Black (Karaoke Version)
2010, File, MP3, Single, H. T. Records
J. R. Richards
Red Painted Walls (Acoustic)
2009, File, MP3, Single, H. T. Records
Various
Two Sides To Every Story - The 5.1 Label Group DualDisc Sampler
2005, Hybrid, DualDisc, Comp, Smplr, Silverline, 5.1 Label Group
Various
BOCA 2004 (Best Of College A Cappella)
2004, CD, Comp, Varsity Vocals, ,
, Vocal
Various
Banger Sisters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2002, CD, 
,
, Soundtrack
Various
Unstoppable 90s Alternative
1999, CD, Comp, Cold Front, Universal Music Special Markets, ,
, Alternative Rock
Various
American Pie (Music From The Motion Picture)
1999
Various
Blast From The Past (Music From The Original Motion Picture)
1999, CD, ,
, Rockabilly/Ballad/Music Hall
Various
Stir Of Echoes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1999, CD, ,
, Soundtrack/Score/Modern/Alternative Rock/Punk/Trip Hop/Acoustic
Various
Unconventional Approach
1998, CD, Comp, Promo, A&M Records, Polydor, Heavyweight Records, 1500 Records, Perspective Records, Flip Records (2), ,
, Pop Rock/Contemporary R&B/Hard Rock/Gangsta/Soundtrack/Punk/Indie Rock/Breaks/Industrial/Alternative Rock/Pop Rap/Nu Metal
Various
A&M Singles Club (July 27, 1998)
1998, CD, Comp, Promo, A&M Records, Polydor, ,
, Alternative Rock/Dance-pop/Soft Rock/Industrial/Soundtrack/RnB/Swing/Contemporary R&B/Soul/Folk/Indie Rock/House
Various
To The Edge And Back
1998
Various
The Avengers: The Album (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)
1998, CD, ,
, Alternative Rock/Soundtrack/Techno/Drum n Bass/Big Beat
ApologetiX
Ticked
1997, CD, Album, Parodudes, ,
, Alternative Rock/Parody/Gospel
Various
WLIR-Kives Pulls The Plug
1997, CD, Comp, Restaurant Records, ,
, Acoustic/Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
Various
A&M/Island/Motown Radio Sampler Vol. 2 (March 3, 1997)
1997, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, A&M Records, Island Records, Motown, ,
, Alternative Rock/Indie Rock/Downtempo/Celtic/Pop Rock/Contemporary R&B/Soft Rock/Soul/Trip Hop/House
Various
Mom II (Music For Our Mother Ocean)
1997, CD, ,
, Surf/Alternative Rock/Indie Rock/Reggae/Techno/Ska
Various
A&M Vision
1997, DVD,
Various
WAAF 107.3 FM - Unusual Suspects
1996, CD, Comp, Restaurant Records, ,
, Acoustic/Comedy
Various
A&M/Island/Motown Radio Sampler Vol. 2 (February 12, 1996)
1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, A&M Records, Island Records, Motown
Various
A&M/Island/Motown Radio Sampler Vol. 9 (October 14, 1996)
1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, A&M Records, Island Records, Motown
Various
A&M/Island/Motown Radio Sampler Vol. 5 (July 31, 1995)
1995, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, A&M Records, Island Records, Motown, ,
, Soundtrack/Pop Rock/Alternative Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Trip Hop/Indie Rock/Contemporary R&B/Ragga HipHop/Soft Rock/Soul
Various
If I Were A Carpenter
1994, CD, ,
, Alternative Rock
