Richey James Edwards

Richey James Edwards (1967-1995?) is the missing member of the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.

Literature and other cultural influences

As well as a deep interest in rock music, Richey's other love was/is literature. He chose many of the quotes that appear on Manics records and would often refer to writers and poets during interviews. This interest in literature has been taken up by many Manics fans and has become as much a part of their appeal as the band's music.

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Richey's lyrics have often been of a highly poetic nature, particularly on the band's third album The Holy Bible, and they have often reflected his knowledge of political history.

Related Topics:
Poet - The Holy Bible - Political

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Richey's icons/heroes had a profound effect on him and his work. Many of them, like Kurt Cobain and Sylvia Plath, committed suicide at a young age following a short but exceptionally productive life; J.D. Salinger became a recluse, living a hermit-like existence after releasing his only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, now recognised as a classic. It was this interest in the unusual that helped shape Richey's own career, particularly during the early days, with the promise of releasing one classic album and then burning out.

Related Topics:
Kurt Cobain - Sylvia Plath - J.D. Salinger - The Catcher in the Rye

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