Richie joined The Dictators in early 1976, replacing previous drummer Stu Boy King. He drummed on two albums, 'Manifest Destiny' (1977) and 'Bloodbrothers' (1979).

Andy Shernoff, basist of The Dictators, recalls:

"When Richie Teeter joined the Dictators he was a few years older and already married, which instantly made him more mature than the group of nihilistic, knuckleheads that recorded 'The Dictators Go Girl Crazy'. Suddenly we had a responsible guy who could keep a beat, sing like a bird and provide a solid foundation that never wavered."

After the Dictators, Ritchie went on to a short stint in Twisted Sister from December 1980 until April 1981. He replaced Tony Petri, before he was followed up by "Fast" Joey Brighton (real name: Joe Markowski).

Since then, Richie had kept a low profile. although he occasionally took part in reunion shows. Richie's last performance with the Dictators likely was in 1991.