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Meet Richards, the artist formerly known as J.R. Richards, founder and frontman of Dishwalla. With a career spanning decades, he’s earned recognition for penning Counting Blue Cars, a Billboard Rock Song of the Year winner, and for his enduring influence in alternative rock with pop sensibilities. As a producer, writer, and scoring artist, Richards continues to shape modern rock through personal releases, reinterpretations, and collaborations. Explore his ongoing journey, upcoming shows, and full discography below.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Richards is steering a broad creative path—from intimate solo performances to high-energy alt-rock stages. Stay connected for updates on new music, tour appearances, and behind-the-scenes insights from a renowned songwriter and performer who’s never stopped crafting compelling rock narratives. Secure your seats for upcoming shows and follow Richards across his official platforms for the latest news.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Richards

  • Biography and career highlights: Founding Dishwalla frontman, wrote Counting Blue Cars (Billboard Rock Song of the Year/ASCAP wins). 2025 release: My Darkest Hour (solo). Active as producer/writer for other artists and scoring work.
  • Genre and musical style: Primarily alternative/alt-rock with pop sensibilities; solo work includes rock, covers and acoustic re-interpretations.
  • Complete discography (albums, most recent first): My Darkest Hour (2025); Under The Cover (2018); Stripped (2016); Honore et Amore (2015); A Beautiful End (2009); Live Solo – Give (2007); Pet Your Friends (Dishwalla, 1995); And You Think You Know What Life's About (Dishwalla, 1998); Opaline (Dishwalla, 2002); Live... Greetings from the Flow State (Dishwalla, 2003); Dishwalla (Dishwalla, 2005); Juniper Road (Dishwalla, 2017).
  • Top singles/hits (most recent first; chart peaks): Give (1997) Adult Pop Songs #26; Counting Blue Cars (1996) Hot 100 #15; Modern Rock #1; Mainstream Rock #2; Charlie Brown's Parents (1996) Mainstream Rock #24.
  • Social media presence: Official site and bio at jrrichardsmusic.com; Instagram @j.r.richards; Facebook page at J.R. Richards Dishwalla.

The records

Richards Discography

  • My Darkest Hour
    2025 · Reid-Richards / Self-released
  • Under The Cover
    2018 · Reid-Richards
  • Stripped
    2016 · Reid-Richards
  • Honore et Amore
    2015 · Reid-Richards
  • A Beautiful End
    2009 · HT Records
  • Live Solo – Give
    2007 · Independent
  • Pet Your Friends (Dishwalla)
    1995 · A&M Records
  • And You Think You Know What Life's About (Dishwalla)
    1998 · A&M Records
  • Opaline (Dishwalla)
    2002 · Immergent
  • Live... Greetings from the Flow State (Dishwalla)
    2003 · Immergent
  • Dishwalla (Dishwalla)
    2005 · Orphanage
  • Juniper Road (Dishwalla)
    2017 · Pavement Music

The hits

Top Richards Songs

  • Give
    1997 · Adult Pop Songs #26
  • Counting Blue Cars
    1996 · Hot 100 #15; Modern Rock #1; Mainstream Rock #2
  • Charlie Brown's Parents
    1996 · Mainstream Rock #24

Richards is steering a broad creative path—from intimate solo performances to high-energy alt-rock stages. Stay connected for updates on new music, tour appearances, and behind-the-scenes insights from a renowned songwriter and performer who’s never stopped crafting compelling rock narratives. Secure your seats for upcoming shows and follow Richards across his official platforms for the latest news.

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