Tony Richards died last Friday. He was 69 years old. Friends posted pictures on social media. Many shared accounts 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 highly his beats on tracks like Contact. His influence endures among new drummers. Tributes continue to flood online.
“Several music websites confirmed the report later that day,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Halwell Bridge Services, observed.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Many shared accounts of his incredible skills....
Nov 13 — His influence endures among new drummers....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 12. The Halwell Bridge Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halwell Bridge Services desk and last updated 23:45 UTC.