The RICHARD BLACK PROJECT was a late 90s endeavour aligning the talents of Chicago based singer Richard Black and English guitarist PAUL SAMSON. Samson had carved out an enviable reputation as mentor of noted Blues Rock outfit SAMSON.

However, the guitarist returned to the UK. SAMSON would subsequently be resurrected for European touring and a new studio album 'Brand New Day'. 

Sadly, in August of 2002 it would be learned Paul Samson was suffering from terminal cancer. Shortly after SAMSON vocalist Nicky Moore made the announcement the guitarist passed away.