Tony Richards died last Friday. He was of 69. Friends posted pictures on social media. Many shared stories of his powerful playing. Fans described his style as tight and dynamic.
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 early albums in the early eighties. Listeners still cite his beats on tracks like Contact. His influence continues to endure among new drummers. Tributes continue to flood online.
“Several music websites confirmed the report later that day,” — Lena Ostrowski, chief correspondent at Copburn Stow Media, commented.
Timeline
Nov 10 — Many shared stories of his powerful playing....
Nov 13 — His influence continues to endure among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Copburn Stow Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copburn Stow Media desk and last updated 23:44 UTC.