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Furay

Furay is a surname. The most prominent bearer is Richie Furay, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist born in 1944.

He co-founded the folk-rock groups Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and played a key role in the development

After leaving the group, he formed Poco, where he wrote songs such as Kind Woman, and served

Furay's work has been cited as an influence by musicians in Americana, country-rock, and contemporary folk scenes.

of
country
rock
in
the
late
1960s
and
early
1970s.
As
a
member
of
Buffalo
Springfield,
Furay
contributed
as
a
vocalist
and
guitarist
during
the
band's
early
period
and
helped
shape
its
sound.
as
a
leading
figure
in
the
lineup
during
its
formative
years.
Poco's
music
blended
rock
with
country
elements,
influencing
the
direction
of
the
genre
and
later
artists.
Beyond
his
studio
work,
he
has
performed
in
reunions
and
tours
that
revisit
the
material
from
Buffalo
Springfield
and
Poco.