THE RICH in 1986
Richard Del Connor “THE COYOTE:” Vocals, guitar, songs
Bruce Candelaria: Drums (room mate of Coyote)
Sam Persons: Bass (formerly roadie of Coyote In A Graveyard rock opera concerts learned bass from Coyote)
The house next to them in North Hollywood, California was full of newspapers and newspapers. Coyote rented it, built a studio INSIDE the garage for the band to practice in, and named it, THE BATCAVE. Rehearsals were held there by The Rich from 1986 to 1990.