Album DescriptionBorn and raised in New York City, Michael Richard studied in NY's musical melting pot. Take rock, pop, R&B and folk, add inspration from jazz great Thelonious Monk and classical composer Charles Ives, shake well, and you have the makings of Michael Richard's piping hot brew, Wires of the Acropolis. A respected performer, Michael has been previlaged to open for many acts that influenced him: Little Richard, Gary "U.S." Bonds, Martha Reeves, Freddy Cannon, Peter Noone, J.J.Jackson, Eddie Floyd and others. Now based in Los Angeles, Michael's natural leadership and lightheartedly unflappable countenance have led to artistic and professional success as an entertainer, composer and band leader. Michael Richard's sizzling solo debut, "Wires of the Acropolis", marks a milestone in his composing career. Witty, poignant, songwriting makes a strong, articulate, resilient and incisive statement based on our place on this planet. The up tempo "O! Daddy O'" and the definitive tour de force "Talk About Makin' Love" are popular request at his live performances. "Bare Bones" is a colorful celebration of life, while "Cry of Love" and "Fool for You" are insightful and sentimental.