In the late 1970’s, Rick (Charles) Anderson formed a Christian band in Anderson California known as Homeward Bound.

This page is dedicated to Rick and his wife Lillian after his passing in February 2020.

The band consisted of Rick Anderson (writer/guitar/singer), Dan Bolen (bass), Kelly Ralston (Drums/percussion), Mark Ostrum (electric guitars), Susan Myers (singer), Ruth Wynn (singer) and Ross Santos (writer/singer/keyboards).

Homeward Bound played various venues over the years including Open Air Parks, San Quentin, Churches, The State Fair and many other venues before dissolving in 1979 (shortly after the recordings that follow).

Rick was pivotal in creating the songs, finding the players, negotiating contracts, providing a home built studio in his backyard detached storage, transportation for the band and instruments and leading the band in every new direction that came along.

Rick was my very close personal friend of over 35 years, who motivated me to always do my best, and I will forever miss him.

If anyone has pictures, please send to rasmister@gmail.com

Lake Redding River Park 9/15/1979

2000 Years

Mary Mary

Homeward Bound

Rick in the Studio

Old Gospel Medley

Of course we played many places, one in particular that was interesting was San Quentin

Born Again

Let It Shine

White Horse He Will Ride

Another strange place we played was a bay cruise

Castles Of Sand

We played many Churches

Walls Of Jericho

Anticipation

We always travelled in Rick’s van, along with a trailer filled with gear, we kinda went stir crazy at times

Lay Them Down

To Call Him Lord

Circus In Town and Stepping Out

After van and trailer loading, we take a quick break

Give It A Try

End of concert tunes

Practice

After a long practice sometimes we would go to my apartment, eat some food and then take a dip in the pool

And it wouldn’t be right not to include Ms Patty our most avid supporter (sitting here with Kelly)

We had lots of fun and trials together, life is short, live it with vigor!