Draft:Justin Richards (musician)

Justin Mark Richards (born May 10, 1987) is an American musician, singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for rock band A Rocket to the Moon. Before joining the group, he fronted the band, Brighten. Following the disbandment of A Rocket to the Moon, he joined country pop music duo Dan + Shay as a touring musician, as well as starting his solo career.

Early life
Justin Richards was born and raised in Chico, California.

Brighten and A Rocket to the Moon (2004–2013)
In 2004, Richards formed Brighten, along with his brother Jimmy and Alex Draper. They released their debut EP, Ready When You Are in 2005, and were soon discovered by J.T. Woodruff who signed them to his label, Carbon Copy Media. On March 20, 2007, the group released their debut studio album, King vs Queen.

Extended plays
with A Rocket to the Moon


 * On Your Side (2009)
 * Wild & Free (2013)