on race. This occurrence added to his musical experience as he acquired skill at playing the guitar and as a result he began jamming with local area musical talent which was a mix of black and white music including pop music, funk and R&B. Specific musicians that have influenced his musical world are rhythm guitarists Eric Gale, Cornell Dupree, Nile Rodgers, Tony Maiden, Al McKay. Other musical influences are James Brown, Prince, Johnny Winter, John McLaughlin, Frank Zappa, and Wes Montgomery. Up until this time Richie had not really had any formal training on the guitar or music. Early career 1975–1978 After attending some college intent on being a biology major, Richie's brother, Andrew Davis a budding cinematographer-turned-movie director at the time, asked Richie to star in a film he was making called Stony Island about a musician living and working in the Chicago inner city. Richie cut a single with Patrice Rushen entitled "Stony Island Band" for the movie soundtrack. He then moved to Los Angeles and began formal education in music and guitar with Ted Greene, Jimmy Wyble, and attending the Dick Grove Music Workshop which later became known as The Grove School of Music. Later career Richie formed the Chicago Catz in 1986. Current musical associations Richie has worked with many musicians and session recording artists including the Chicago Catz, "Downtown" Tony Brown, Kevin Smith, Mark Ohlsen, Wayne Stewart, David Gross, Josie Aiello, Devin Thompson, James A. Perkins Jr., Chicago and Tony "Toca" Carpenter. Discography Albums (1982) Maxx Traxx – Maxx Traxx (1991) Keith Washington – Make Time For Love (1994) Tad Robinson – One To Infinity (1995) Bonnie Lee – Sweetheart of the Blues (1997) Brian Culbertson – Secrets (2000) Big DooWopper – All in the Joy (2000) Glen Washington – Free Up The Vibes (2001) Big Time Sarah – Million of You (2002) Mike Phillips – You Have Reached Mike Phillips (2003) Dave Gordon – Faux Real (2003) Do or Die – Pimpin' Ain't Dead (2005) Do Or Die – DOD (2005) Mariah Carey – The Emancipation of Mimi (uncredited track – "My One and Only") (2007) Howard Hewett – If Only... (2007) B-Cow – Squur Dance (2010) Lisa McClowry – Time Signatures Filmography Soundtracks (1989) The Package (composer: "I Don't Know") (1992) Under Siege (composer: "RAP MAMA GOOSE", "LOVE YOU TO DEATH", "SEA OF BLUES") (1998) A Perfect Murder (composer: songs "Velver Night", "Black