b, 1937-2012 US, Portland, Oregon
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Richard Lawrence Kniss
Folk and jazz bassist born 04/24/1937 in Portland, OR. Died 01/25/2012 in Kingston, NY of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Co-wrote "Sunshine On My Shoulders". Worked with John Denver, Peter, Paul & Mary, Herbie Hancock, and Woody Herman.