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Brian Ritchie Biography
Brian Ritchie is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on November 21, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Former bassist of the alternative rock group Violent Femmes, the group was famous for their singles like “Kiss Off” and “Blister in the Sun.”
He was a band member in Violent Femmes with drummer He is a former member of Violent Femmes with drummer Guy Hoffman..
In 1987, Ritchie released his first solo album, “The Blend.” In 1989, he released his second solo album, “Sonic Temple & Court of Babylon.” Ritchie’s third solo album, “I See A Noise,” was released in 1990.
Since 1998, he has collaborated with American shakuhachi maker Ken LaCosse developing a wide bore style of shakuhachi called “taimu.”
He married scientist Varuni Kulasekera.
| Name | Brian Ritchie |
| First Name | Brian |
| Last Name | Ritchie |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Birthday | November 21 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place of Birth | Milwaukee |
| Home Town | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2007 Ritchie produced and toured with the Italian punk/folk band The Zen Circus, which subsequently changed its name to The Zen Circus and Brian Ritchie. The first international album of the band, Villa Inferno, was released in 2008 for the Italian record label Unhip Records.
Brian Ritchie Net Worth
Brian Ritchie is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Ritchie's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He founded Violent Femmes in 1981 with drummer Victor DeLorenzo.
He arranged an impromptu show of the Violent Femmes’ first album with a band comprised of musicians like He organized an impromptu performance of The Violent Femmes’ first album with a super band consisting of artists like Amanda Palmer..
Brian Ritchie (born 21 November 1960) is the bass guitarist for the alternative rock band Violent Femmes.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Bassist |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2008, Ritchie and his wife, Varuni Kulasekera, moved to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, where he has guested in a band called The Green Mist. Ritchie does most of his work in DV (David Vartanian) Studios.
In 2009 he curated the first Mona Foma (MoFo) festival in Hobart, Tasmania. Since 2009 he has curated Mona Foma every year. At the 2012 MoFo, he organised an impromptu performance of the entire Violent Femmes first album by a ‘super band’ consisting of musicians playing at MoFo: the Dresden Dolls (Amanda Palmer, vocals, and Brian Viglione, drums), two musicians touring with PJ Harvey’s band (Mick Harvey, guitar, and John Parish) and with Brian Ritchie himself on bass guitar and vibraphone.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In addition to his bass playing, Ritchie is proficient at the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute. He acquired a Jun Shihan (shakuhachi teaching license) in March 2003 from James Nyoraku Schlefer, and his professional name is “Tairaku” (“big music” in Japanese).
In 2011 his home in Tasmania, designed by architect Stuart Tanner, was featured on the TV series Sandcastles.
Who is Brian Ritchie Dating?
According to our records, Brian Ritchie is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Ritchie’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Brian Ritchie. You may help us to build the dating records for Brian Ritchie!In 2010 he toured as bassist with the Australian surf instrumental band called The Break, composed of ex-Midnight Oil members Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Martin Rotsey. Their debut album Church of the Open Sky was released on April 16, 2010 on the independent label Bombora, distributed by MGM.
Facts & Trivia
Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Ritchie celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.
On Australia Day 2012, Ritchie and his wife were naturalised as Australian citizens.
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