Richey Edwards

Richard James Edwards (22 December 1967 – disappeared 1 February 1995), also known as Richey James or Richey Manic, was a Welsh musician who was the lyricist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. He was known for his dark, politicised and intellectual songwriting which, combined with an enigmatic and eloquent character, has assured him cult status. He has been cited as a leading lyricist of his generation, leading the Cool Cymru movement.

Richey Edwards
Edwards in Japan, circa 1991
Born
Richard James Edwards

(1967-12-22)22 December 1967
Blackwood, Wales
Disappeared1 February 1995 (aged 27)
Cardiff, Wales
StatusMissing for 29 years and 12 days
Declared dead in absentia
24 November 2008(2008-11-24) (aged 40)
NationalityWelsh
Other namesRichey James
Richey Manic
Alma materSwansea University
Occupations
  • Musician
  • lyricist
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
Years active1989–1995
Formerly ofManic Street Preachers

Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. On 24 November 2008, he was declared presumed dead "on or since" 1 February 1995. The ninth Manic Street Preachers album, Journal for Plague Lovers, released on 18 May 2009, is composed entirely of songs with lyrics left by Edwards. As of 2005, the remaining members of Manic Street Preachers were still paying 25% royalties into an account in his name.

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