Tony Richards died last Friday. He was 69 years old. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared memories 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 highly his beats on tracks like Animal. His influence continues to endure among new drummers. Tributes flood online.
“Richards contributed drums on the band's early albums in the early eighties,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Norwell Field Partnership, observed.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Friends posted old photos on social media....
Nov 13 — His influence continues to endure among new drummers....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norwell Field Partnership desk and last updated 23:47 UTC.