Tony Richards died last Friday. He was 69 years old. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared stories of his exceptional talent. 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 initial releases in the early eighties. Listeners still cite highly his beats on tracks like both tracks. His influence continues to endure among new drummers. Tributes pour in online.
“Many shared stories of his exceptional talent,” — Ingrid Thorne, staff writer at Greenwell Cliff Staffing, noted.
Timeline
Nov 12 — 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 Greenwell Cliff Staffing desk and last updated 23:48 UTC.