Richey Edwards Richey Edwards Richard James "Richey" Edwards (22 December 1967 – disappeared 1 February 1995) 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, as well as having been cited by some as a leading lyricist of his generation. Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. On 24 November 2008, it was announced that Edwards' parents had obtained a court order, issued by the Probate Registry of Wales, naming
Faster (Manic Street Preachers song) "227 'Lears' and I can't remember the first line", was spoken by Albert Finney in the 1983 film "The Dresser". "Faster" was released on 6 June 1994 by record label Epic as the first single from the band's third studio album, "The Holy Bible". It reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. "Faster" was ranked as the 80th best alternative rock song of 1994 by Kyle McGovern at "Spin", who state "Underproduced vocals aside, "Faster" is one of those songs that holds up way better than you'd ever imagine possible." Emily Mackay named it as the 5th best Manic