Richard played the Northumbrian Small Pipes for over 60 years, during which time he has performed in numerous concerts, on TV and radio, and organised a wide variety of Northumbrian Music events and functions. He was also an experienced tutor, having run numerous courses for all levels of playing in England, Germany and the USA, and lectured extensively about the pipes and Northumbrian Music in general.
Richard served as the Duke of Northumberland's Piper for 40 years. During this time he played for Her Majesty the Queen, the King of Spain, at the 10th Duke's Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey as well as at numerous private and public functions. Richard also performed at STING's private birthday party and performed the music of ALAN BUSH (Northumbrian Impressions) at his 80th Birthday concert in the WIGMORE HALL, London. Furthermore, JOHN CASKEN (Pipers' Lynn ) and ROBERT (Bob) JEFFREY (Rainbow Suite) have both written specific compositions for Richard.
