Cowboy Code of Ethics

Yes, there actually is something like a Cowboy Code or Cowboy Ethics.
It grew out of necessity on the frontier — harsh conditions, vast land, no sheriff around. Out there, your word was your bond.

Later, author James P. Owen summed it up in his book Cowboy Ethics: What Wall Street Can Learn from the Code of the West — a kind of modern guide to integrity.
Here’s his short version, ten simple but solid principles:

1. Live each day with courage.

2. Do what’s right — even when no one’s watching.

3. Speak the truth.

4. Keep your word.

5. Be humble.

6. Treat others with respect.

7. Be tough, but fair.

8. Take pride in your work.

9. Protect what’s entrusted to you — land, animals, people.

10. Leave the world a little better than you found it.

It’s not romantic nostalgia — more a quiet kind of toughness grounded in self-respect.
A reminder that character still matters, even when the dust has settled.

From melodious to hard rock – the cuddly rocker who can also step on the gas. He grew up with Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Rainbow and Iron Maiden and in time he opened up for everything modern. Starting out as a classic rock guitarist, he now uses this hard rock and blues rock history on Wild Ride for country rock in the style of Keith Urban and Brad Paisley. Richie has been in various rock bands since his youth, 2012 as a singer in the hard rock band Soulhunter and the last years in the party and wedding bands Power Company and Bayern Live Band.

Richie’s Equipment: Gibson Les Paul Custom AW, Fender Telecaster “Richie Kotzen SE”, Kemper, Marshall Tube Amp, Sennheiser

Richie’s Solo Project

“You Saved Me”released September 11th, 2020 on all streaming media platforms:

• – Spotify
• – Apple Music
• – Amazon
• – Deezer
• – YouTube