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Richard and the Pallbearers is the creation of Richard Paul Davis. The Pallbearers represent the specter of death and ominous failure and demise. At every step there is some new devil dog or demon to haunt us or torment our steps. The Pallbearers project is his goodbye to the ever present need for pallbearers in our lives.
Originally from St.louis, Missouri he was raised on the country guitar and vocals of his mentor and father figure, his grandfather (singer songwriter and former member of the Southland playboys) Harold Q. Davis. He learned guitar at age 12 and began his professional career in Tulsa, Oklahoma in his twenties at Big Wolf Records as a session player and appeared on R&B records for Chase’ and Hazel as well as released an ep that was well received as a cross over release. He has worked continuously with his family (affectionately known as The Davis clan throughout five states) in their studio on various projects inside and outside of the Christian church including a dove award winning song and countless gospel shows. He didn’t find his stride until moving to Dallas, TX when he was drenched in the alternative and independent movement going through Austin and other cities throughout Texas. With a defined vision and voice as well as determination to return to his American music roots, he has finished recording an album that conveys his vision and is accessible and genuine and devoid of pretense or arrogance.
Richard sights as his inspirations Frank Black from Pixies fame, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Dwight Yoakam, all three of the Hank Williams, The late Buck Owens and John Lee Hooker. Tori Amos, Ani DiFranco, Erin Mckeown Cat Power and Iron and Wine round out his favorite artists. Richard's music has been featured in three films and the Album Chaste Machine was well received by critics.

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