Richie Kotzen

Richie Kotzen
Richie Kotzen
	Kotzen in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Richard Dale Kotzen Jr.
Born	February 3, 1970; Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock; blues rock; rhythm and blues; blue-eyed soul; jazz fusion; pop rock; progressive rock; funk rock; instrumental rock; glam metal;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; producer;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals; piano;
Discography	Full discography
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Shrapnel; DGC; MCA; Spitfire; Headroom-Inc;
Member of	The Winery Dogs; Forty Deuce; Smith/Kotzen;
Formerly of	Poison; Vertú; Mr. Big;
Spouse	Julia Lage (m. 2017)
Website	richiekotzen.com

Richard Dale Kotzen Jr. (born February 3, 1970) is an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. As a solo artist, Kotzen has a back catalogue of more than 20 album releases. He was signed to California-based Shrapnel Records from 1988 to 1991, and again from 1995 to 1997. He was a member of glam metal band Poison from 1991 to 1993, Mr. Big from 1999 to 2002, and since 2012, has been the frontman of the band The Winery Dogs.