Richard Swift
American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and short-film maker (1977-2018) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 41
Richard Swift was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and short-film maker.
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He was the founder, owner, and recording engineer of National Freedom, a recording studio located in Oregon, and worked as producer, collaborator, muse and influencer for acts including the Shins, Damien Jurado, David Bazan, Foxygen, Jessie Baylin, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, Lonnie Holley, the Mynabirds, Wake Owl, Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab, Gardens & Villa, Cayucas, Fleet Foxes, Mango Safari and Guster. Swift was a former member of Starflyer 59, the Shins, and the Arcs. He was also a part of the Black Keys' live band during their 2014-2015 tour, performing as their touring bassist and backing singer.