The blog of Rich Mackin

I like saying I’m a musician because then I get to say “Artist, Musician. Writer.”

A brief summary of my musical life

High School Musical (the concept, not the Disney brand) Sophomore-Pirate in Pirate of Penzance; Junior-Title role, Fiddler on the Roof; Dap the Squire in Camelot.

College years- singer and lyricist of assorted punk and thrash bands such as Spork, Schizoid, Shockflesh (we actually played clubs!), and Snot (named by the one member who once was in the Exploited!)

Late 1990’s- singer and lyricist for Boston punk band,Top Dead Center, I replaced the original singer. We put out a 4 song 7″, got our “Hit” song, “Sold Out” on a Runt of the Litter comp, and somewhat played the last show ever at the Rathskellar club.

1993-present- drummer and songwriter for the Blair-Rich Project. My wife Blair sings, plays guitar and writes songs as well. See and hear us at http://www.myspace.com/theblairrichproject