Belton Richard (October 5, 1939 – June 21, 2017) was an American Cajun accordionist and vocalist known for his baritone vocal range.

[2][3] He founded The Musical Aces in 1959 after a stint playing rock and roll and swamp pop.

[1] He died on June 21, 2017, at the age of 77, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.

[2] Richard was inducted into the Cajun French Music Association's Hall of Fame in 1997, its inaugural year.

[3] He also won the Cajun French Music Association's 'Male Vocalist of the Year' in 2004.