As per our current Database, Richard 'Pistol' Allen has been died on 30 June, 2002 at Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
When Richard 'Pistol' Allen die, Richard 'Pistol' Allen was 70 years old.
| Popular As | Richard 'Pistol' Allen |
| Occupation | Music Department |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | August 12, 1932 (Memphis, Tennessee, USA) |
| Birthday | August 12 |
| Town/City | Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Richard 'Pistol' Allen’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Richard 'Pistol' Allen was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Richard "Pistol" Allen was the king of the shuffle styled drum beat at Motown records in the early 60s, second only to Motown drummer extraordinare Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin. When Benjamin wasn't available to play, Allen was called in to replace him.
Allen played drums on major Motown hits such as The Supremes's "Baby Love", The Four Tops's "I Can't Help Myself", 'Jr. Walker''s "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and 'Martha & the Vandellas'' "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave".
Allen still loved to play the Detroit local music scene, and even after his stint with Motown he continued to be seen from time to time playing in Detroit nightclubs throughout the city, until his illness.
Allen is also an intricate part of the documentary _Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Story of the Funk Brothers (2002)_ , which depicts the life as a Motown musician in the 60s; reflecting the ups and downs of being a faceless figure of the Motown sound.
