Richie Furay is an American musician and singer-songwriter who was born on May 9, 1944, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He is best known for his work as a founding member of the seminal American rock band Buffalo Springfield and for his subsequent work with the country rock band Poco.

Furay was a member of Buffalo Springfield from its inception in 1966 until the band's breakup in 1968. During his time with the band, Furay wrote and sang lead vocals on some of the group's most memorable songs, including "Kind Woman," "A Child's Claim To Fame," and "Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing."

After Buffalo Springfield disbanded, Furay went on to form the band Poco with former Springfield member Jim Messina. Poco was a pioneer of the country rock sound that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the band's lineup changed frequently over the years. During his time with Poco, Furay wrote and sang lead vocals on many of the band's most popular songs, including "Crazy Love," "A Good Feelin' To Know," and "Heart of the Night."

Furay has also released several solo albums over the years, including "I've Got a Reason" (1976), "Dance a Little Light" (1978), and "The Heartbeat of Love" (2006).

In addition to his music career, Furay is also a Christian minister and has been involved in the Calvary Chapel movement since the 1980s. He currently resides in Colorado and continues to perform and record music.

Born Paul Richard Furay on May 9, 1944, Yellow Springs (Dayton), Ohio. -GSH

Albums:

1. "I've Got a Reason" (1976)

1. "Dance a Little Light" (1978)
2. "I Still Have Dreams" (1979)
3. "Seasons of Change" (1982)
4. "In My Father's House" (1997)