Richey Edwards

Richard James Edwards (22 December 1967 – <a href="/facts/Missing_person/tNnK0URV">disappeared</a> 1 February 1995, <a href="/facts/Legal_death/sUSe3H7j">declared dead</a> 24 November 2008), also known as Richey James or Richey Manic, was a Welsh musician who was the lyricist and rhythm guitarist of the <a href="/facts/Alternative_rock/7xRALNsG">alternative rock</a> band <a href="/facts/Manic_Street_Preachers/c7e6ytCD">Manic Street Preachers</a>. He was known for his dark, politicised and intellectual songwriting that, combined with an enigmatic and eloquent character, has assured him <a href="/facts/Cult_following/bzUD4beU">cult status</a>. Edwards has been cited as a leading lyricist of his generation.
Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. On 24 November 2008, he was legally declared dead "on or since" 1 February 1995. The ninth Manic Street Preachers album, <a href="/facts/Journal_for_Plague_Lovers/AbjnpTXS">Journal for Plague Lovers</a>, released on 18 May 2009, is composed entirely of songs with lyrics left by Edwards. As of 2005,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richey_Edwards&action=edit">[update]</a> the remaining members of Manic Street Preachers were still paying 25% royalties into an account in his name.

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