Richey Edwards
Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
December 22nd, 1967
57 years ago
Died
1995
30 years ago — 28 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Wales
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Contributed as a guitarist and lyricist for the rock band Manic Street Preachers. Released the seminal album 'The Holy Bible' in 1994, featuring intense and controversial lyrics. Disappeared in 1995, leading to a long-standing mystery regarding his whereabouts, which became a significant aspect of the band's narrative.
Guitarist and lyricist for Manic Street Preachers
Co-wrote the album 'The Holy Bible'
Disappeared in 1995, creating lasting intrigue
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