Died On This Date (February 1, 1995) Richey Edwards/ Manic Street Preachers
themusicsover Richey James (Born Richey Edwards)
December 22, 1967 – February 1, 1995
Member of the 27 Club
Richey Edwards was a guitarist and songwriter for the Welsh alternative rock band, Manic Street Preachers. After graduating from the University of Wales in 1989, Edwards was hired by the Manics as a roadie. He quickly graduated to rhythm guitarist and unofficial spokesman for the band. He also became a primary songwriter for the group. Musically and lyrically, they have been compared to the Clash, U2 and Public Image, Ltd. Over the years, the group released several albums including the critically lauded Everything Must Go of 1996. On February 1, 1995, Richey Edwards simply vanished. Thirteen years later, on November 24, 2008, he was officially pronounced dead. Although no one knows for sure what date (if any) Edwards passed away, most sources have chosen February 1, 1995, the day he disappeared. He was 27 years old at the time.
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