Tony Richards died last Friday. He was 69 years old. Friends posted pictures on social media. Many shared stories of his incredible skills. 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 both tracks. His influence remains strong among new drummers. Tributes flood online.
“Fans described his style as tight and driving,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Greyton Grove Advisory, observed.
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Nov 10 — Many shared stories of his incredible skills....
Nov 13 — His influence remains strong among new drummers....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyton Grove Advisory desk and last updated 23:51 UTC.