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Rich Williams (born February 1, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas, U.S.) is the guitarist for the rock band Kansas, and has been with them since their 1974 self-titled debut album. Rich lost his right eye when he was a pre-teen. He wore a glass eye for many years, but now wears an eye patch instead.
In the beginning, Williams shared guitar duties with keyboardist/guitarist Kerry Livgren. Livgren was also Kansas' chief songwriter. In the late '80s, Williams shared the stage with guitar virtuoso Steve Morse. Years later, after some personnel changes in Kansas, Williams found himself as the only guitar player. While Livgren's sound could be described as virtouisic and bright, Williams style was well balanced with his melodic and mellow sound.
Among the songs he co-wrote with the band are "Don't Open Your Eyes," and "No Room for a Stranger."
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