Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a bluegrass mandolin player and vocalist from Virginia. He also records and performs with his band Evergreen, and appears occasionally with Richard Taylor and the Ravers.

Roots Rock Radio

He hosts the Roots Rock Radio podcast at rrradio.com. The show begins with around 100 listeners and grows to several thousand weekly listeners, and it is reviewed in Rolling Stone magazine. Taylor says the programme focuses on independent roots rock, drawing on the sound of the Rolling Stones and the broader mix of blues, rock, country and garage rock associated with 1960s roots rock.

Performance style

Alongside his radio work and music performances, Taylor is associated with horror-themed readings and voice work. His delivery is described as breathy, manic and nearly unhinged, with a low-budget horror feel that suits thriller material.