Red Richards discusses his early performances

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Red Richards on when he first learned to play

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Red Richards discusses his musical influences

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Q: “Who were the people that were the main influences on you? The first ones you heard, Waller?”

A: Red Richards: “Fats and James P really. Fats I'd say because I never forget, you know, we got to talking, he said, "Always remember, kid, this is a two-handed instrument." He said, "Never forget that." I never forgot that.”