Richard Herbert, 2nd Baron Herbert of Chirbury own son, another Edward, received his grandfather's books and most of his personal property. Herbert himself, the elder son, got only his father's horses and was instructed to "make much of the white horse", while his wife, the new Lady Herbert, was bequeathed her father-in-law's viols and lutes. He was briefly a member of the House of Lords, until on 19 March 1649 it was abolished by an Act of Parliament that declared that "The Commons of England find by too long experience that the House of Lords is useless and dangerous to the people of England". The Lords did
Useless Keys syndicated "Undiscovered Radio Network" show that airs on KBRE in Merced, California; WHBR in Parkersburg, West Virginia; WAMX in Huntington/Ashland, West Virginia; WAQX in Syracuse, New York;and WTFX in Louisville, Kentucky. They have been featured on the show several times in 2009. Useless Keys' debut EP was released in January 2010 and is entitled "Is the Painting Changing". Useless Keys travelled to New York in September 2009 to play 3 shows in NYC/Brooklyn including one date opening for The Rifles at Mercury Lounge. The band played a four-show Monday night residency at The Echo in Los Angeles in February 2010.