Tony Richards died last Friday. He was 69 years old. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared accounts of his powerful playing. Fans described his style as tight and powerful.
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 remains strong among new drummers. Tributes pour in online.
“Friends posted old photos on social media,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Blackley Worth Services, commented.
Timeline
Nov 10 — Friends posted old photos on social media....
Nov 12 — His influence remains strong among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Blackley Worth Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackley Worth Services desk and last updated 23:50 UTC.