Paul Wall Disappointed In Not Meeting Willie And Richie McDonald Leaves Lonestar
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Here was Rosanne Cash at the formal-feeling Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Sunday night, performing a show that was heavy on songs about loss and lineage, with the occasional spoken-word piece accompanying artsy film footage. Not exactly a night at the honky-tonk. But the thing was, it was beautiful. And well delivered. And, get this: fun.
- Richie McDonald has announced that he is leaving Lonestar at the end of 2007, a move that shouldn’t surprise anybody.
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March 20, 2007 at 8:06 am Permalink
Actually, the Lonestar thing does surprise me. Richie McDonald has pretty much done everything for Lonestar from the beginning; he co-wrote several of their big hits, sang lead of course, and Dean Sams, Keech Rainwater and Michael Britt didn’t even play on the studio albums regularly until “Coming Home” in 2005. Richie was really doing nothing except giving away 3/4 of his profit during the years when the band was really big. Why leave now?
Because he was so integral to the band’s success, I doubt that Richie’s solo album is going to sound much different from Lonestar’s stuff and I think that the appeal of that sound is on the downswing. By leaving, Richie forfeits his ability to tour under the band’s name, which might be his best way to earn a check for the rest of his career. He also has young children and has made a big deal about being a “family man” in recent years so at this stage in his life I don’t know why he’d want to make the sacrifices required if he’s serious about making it as a new artist.
I guess no one wants to stick with a group that has become somewhat irrelevant, but I think he’d be a lot less relevant on his own.
March 20, 2007 at 8:18 am Permalink
On the flip side they were dropped from their label, their biggest radio hit in the past five years is “Mr. Mom” and after that I can’t recall anything significant since “I’m Already There.” I don’t remember exactly where I read it, but I tend to agree they they’ve been uprooted by Rascal Flatts.
Also, I don’t think it’d be that big of a sacrifice for his family as he’s probably already made a ton of money off the hits they had, and will still receive royalties from songs he did write if Lonestar continues to play them. I however, do agree that he’ll most likely be less relevant on his own.
March 20, 2007 at 9:00 am Permalink
I am predicting Josh Gracin takes over for Richie………..watch it happen.
March 20, 2007 at 9:02 am Permalink
I saw that rumor somewhere else, as well. It’d be crazy if it did happen.
March 20, 2007 at 12:44 pm Permalink
It definitely surprised me. I still can’t believe it.
May 14, 2008 at 8:24 pm Permalink
I’ve been extremely busy over the last 9 months as I went back to school full time while working and raising 3 children. The only music I’ve listened to has been on the radio. So, I just found out Richie left Lonestar! I am so disappointed! I know they haven’t been putting out the same caliber of hits they have had in the past, but Lonestar just isn’t Lonestar without him! I hope it was an amicable parting. Cody seems okay, but there is something about Richie that helped to define the group. Dean…love the piano playing, and Michael and Keech are awesome too, but I’ll miss Richie’s voice!
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