John Robert "J. R." Richards (born April 30, 1967) is the original lead singer/songwriter for alternative rock band Dishwalla. J.R. is now working as a Music Producer - Singer - Songwriter and is the Co-Founder of Music & Film Production Company Reid Richards Productions. He has appeared in the films Almost Anything, 2:13 and Morning (which he also scored) and he guest starred on Charmed as himself.
His debut solo album A Beautiful End was released in 2009, and debuted in the Top 50 on iTunes worldwide. J.R. is currently recording a new album due for release in Fall 2014.
In January 2011, J.R. created the 20k Watts project along with Leo and Ryan Rossi. 20k Watts is an Artist Eco Alliance which aims to bring sustainable clean energy to developing communities in need. To empower communities in impoverished areas using the sun, wind, and battery for storing and supplying electricity and enhancing the current and future quality of life.
J.R. has been producing since the 90's and along with Dishwalla has gone on to produce other artists: Dom AD / Amy Grant/ BritRoyal and Vanaka amongst others, as well as his own Solo Record in 2009 and upcoming new release in Fall 2014. J.R. produce British group 'Britroyal's Debut EP (along with producer Mikal Blue) and recently attended the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, England. J.R. has just finished producing an album for 'Vanaka'. He is also writing, producing and performing songs (including the theme song "White Light"), for a newly released TV series SAF3 airing in United States in September 2013. J.R. co-wrote 'Precious Stone' with Jason Koiter for Criminal Minds in December 2013.
J.R is co-founder of Reid Richards Production (a Music & Film Production company) along with his wife, Min Reid-Richards in California, USA. Reid Richards Productions also specializes in high end Music Video production.
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