Richard Evan Purcell

Background

Purcell, Richard Evan was born on May 28, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Edward and Jeanne Purcell.

Education

Bachelor, Carnegie Mellon U., 1973.

Career

Bandleader, keyboardist, vocalist, arranger, Sanctuary rock band, Pittsburgh, 1970-1972; keyboardist, arranger, vocalist, B.H.Q. show band, toured United States and Caribbean, 1973-1978; bandleader, keyboardist, vocalist, composer, arranger, booking agent, Jack Purcell Orchestra, Pittsburgh, since 1978.

Achievements

• Richard Evan Purcell has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Pittsburgh Museum Society.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Vera Lynn Forsythe. Children: Evan Douglas, Joyce Elizabeth.

Father:

John Edward Purcell

Mother:

Jeanne Purcell

Spouse:

Vera Lynn Forsythe

child:

Joyce Elizabeth Purcell

child:

Evan Douglas Purcell