 After performing with regional bands Richard gained in 1986 his first professional engagement in the band called "Natural" for approximately four years.After that he performed in the band "Buran Prášil", later in 1990 it was the band of "Dalibor Janda".The encounter with the musician and composer "Milan Steigerwald" meant another important move in Richard's professional career – for the coming twelve years he became the member of the band "King Size".