Richey Edwards

Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist

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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