Tony Richards died last Friday. He was at the age of 69. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared stories of his incredible skills. 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 his beats on tracks like Animal. His influence remains strong among new drummers. Tributes continue to flood online.
“Listeners still cite his beats on tracks like Animal,” — Ingrid Thorne, chief correspondent at Walwell Ton Group, explained.
Timeline
Nov 12 — Friends posted old photos on social media....
Nov 14 — His influence remains strong among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Walwell Ton Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walwell Ton Group desk and last updated 00:53 UTC.