According to Chris Homes, Former W.A.S.P. Drummer Tony Richards has passed away R.I.P.
Statement from Chris and Cathy Holmes MEAN MAN Chris Holmes
'We learned that Tony Richards passed away. Chris was talking to him fews weeks ago as he did every month for the last fews years .
His passed make us sad, he deserved not be forgotten and what also he brought to this industry'
All our condolences to his brother John
Tony Richards appears on the front cover of W.A.S.P.'s 1984 self-titled debut album, which is the only official studio album to feature the original 1982–1984 line-up (Blackie Lawless, Chris Holmes, Randy Piper, and Tony Richards)
Tony Richards is an American musician who was the original drummer of classic heavy metal band W.A.S.P. from 1982 until 1984.
Richards left the band for unspecified reasons following the release of their debut album W.A.S.P. in 1984, being replaced by Steve Riley, who would later leave to join L.A. Guns.
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