Tony Richards died last Friday. He was at the age of 69. Friends posted old photos on social media. Many shared accounts of his exceptional talent. 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 his beats on tracks like Contact. His influence remains strong among new drummers. Tributes continue to flood online.
“Friends posted old photos on social media,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Greywell Worth Advisory, commented.
Timeline
Nov 10 — Friends posted old photos on social media....
Nov 13 — His influence remains strong among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Greywell Worth Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greywell Worth Advisory desk and last updated 23:44 UTC.