Tony Richards died last Friday. He was of 69. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared accounts of his powerful playing. Fans described his style as tight and driving.
Several music websites confirmed the report later that day. VICE announced the news at 3:03 PM GMT. Richards contributed drums on the band's first three albums in the early eighties. Listeners still often cite his beats on tracks like Contact. His influence endures among new drummers. Tributes pour in online.
“His influence endures among new drummers,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Birburn Cliff Solutions, added during the briefing.
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Nov 14 — Friends posted old photos on social media....
Nov 14 — His influence endures among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Birburn Cliff Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birburn Cliff Solutions desk and last updated 00:17 UTC.