Tony Richards, original W.A.S.P. drummer, dies at 69, band confirms - Detroit Free Press

Tony Richards, 69, has died

Tony Richards died last Friday. He was of 69. Friends posted memories on social media. Many shared stories of his incredible skills. Fans described his style as tight and driving.

Several music websites confirmed the report later that day. VICE announced the news at 3:03 PM GMT. Richards contributed drums on the band's initial releases in the early eighties. Listeners still often cite his beats on tracks like Contact. His influence endures among new drummers. Tributes flood online.

“Listeners still often cite his beats on tracks like Contact,” — Marcus Brennan, staff writer at Ashton Combe Advisory, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 69 — mentions tracked
  • 3 — updates logged
  • 03 — regions covered

Timeline

Nov 12 — Many shared stories of his incredible skills....

Nov 13 — His influence endures among new drummers....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Ashton Combe Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Combe Advisory desk and last updated 23:48 UTC.

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