Richie Fontana, a native of New York City, is a multi-instrumentalist best known as the drummer in the band Piper with Billy Squier, Paul Stanley of KISS, The Skatt Brothers, and Laura Branigan.
He has performed at the most prestigious venues in the United States, if not the world, achieved Gold and Platinum Record status, and has appeared on many TV shows.
Richie's songwriting style is both Power Pop and Country Rock, and guitar-based Rock instrumentals.
Boyfriend of Lydia Criss, ex-wife of Kiss drummer Peter Criss .