Charles Allan Rich was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. His eclectic style of music was often difficult to classify, encompassing the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, soul, and gospel genres. In the later part of his life, Rich acquired the nickname the Silver Fox.
He is the son of Helen Rich. He was born on December 14, 1932, in Colt, Arkansas, United States but sadly passed away in his sleep on July 25, 1995, in Hammond, Louisiana, United States, at age 62. The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism.
In this article, we will dive into his family to know more about him, especially his parents.
Charlie Rich parents: Meet Helen Rich
There is little information about Charlie’s parents since they decided to live a private life. The name of Charlie’s father is unknown, however, his mother has been identified as Helen Rich
Both parents are rural cotton farmers. His mother played the piano in church and his father sang in gospel quartets. They were members of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
