Richard 'Charlie' McCracken, credited as both Richard and Charlie McCracken, is a Northern Irish bassist who was a member of Irish blues rock power trio Taste, featuring Rory Gallagher. He also played with The Spencer Davis Group and Fastway, and also was a session musician with Medicine Head, Kevin Ayers, Mike D'Abo and Francis Dunnery.
McCracken performing with Taste in 1970.
McCracken (left) with Taste in 1970.
Taste are an Irish blues rock band formed in Cork in 1966. They were founded by songwriter and guitarist Rory Gallagher who left the band in 1970.
Taste performing in 1970 in Germany. Left to right: Richard McCracken, Rory Gallagher, John Wilson