Tony Richards died last Friday. He was at the age of 69. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared accounts of his incredible skills. 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 Contact. His influence endures among new drummers. Tributes continue to flood online.
“His influence endures among new drummers,” — Simone Whitfield, research director at Halley Dale Partnership, added during the briefing.
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Nov 13 — Friends posted old photos on social media....
Nov 14 — His influence endures among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 14. The Halley Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halley Dale Partnership desk and last updated 00:18 UTC.