Richard Laviolette

Richard Laviolette
Laviolette performing live in 2008
Background information
Born
Richard Andrew Laviolette

(1982-08-22)August 22, 1982
OriginTara, Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 5, 2023(2023-09-05) (aged 41)
GenresAcoustic rock
Alt country
Folk rock
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, record label owner
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin, percussion
Years active2003–2023
LabelsBurnt Oak Records, You've Changed Records
Formerly ofBrides
Elbow Beach Surf Club
Tasseomancy
Chris Yang
Ryan Newell
Households
Jenny Omnichord
WebsiteRichard Laviolette @ Sonicbids.com

Richard Andrew Laviolette (August 22, 1982 – September 5, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Guelph, Ontario. He released material under a variety of band names, including Mary Carl, Richard Laviolette and His Black Lungs, Richard Laviolette and the Oil Spills, Richard Laviolette and the Hollow Hooves, and Richard Laviolette and the Glitter Bombs.