Richard Swift (March 16, 1977 – July 3, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and short-film maker. 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, and Guster. Swift was a former member of indie rock band The Shins and The Arcs. Swift was also a part of the Black Keys' live band during their 2014–2015 tour, performing as their touring bassist and backing singer.
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Ricardo Sigilfredo Olivarez Swift-Ochoa 16 March 1977 California
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Died |
3 July 2018 (aged 41) Usa
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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