Richard Robert Elias (January 7, 1955 – April 2, 2019) was an American singer and songwriter based in Nashville.
[1] Elias was born in San Diego, California, eventually attending Azusa Pacific University outside Los Angeles.
His music was included in the 1996 movie That Thing You Do!, Dawsons Creek, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, as well as other albums, independent films, and TV shows.
During his career, Elias produced for artists such as Rich Mullins, Amy Grant, Aaron Neville, Michael W. Smith, and Randy Stonehill.
[3] A benefit concert was held by members of A Ragamuffin Band and performers from The Jesus Record on February 2, 2019, to raise money for his medical bills.