Richey Edwards them as executors of his estate and further stating that he died "on or since" 1 February 1995. The ninth album by Manic Street Preachers, "Journal for Plague Lovers", released on 18 May 2009, is composed entirely of songs with lyrics left behind by Edwards. Up until 2005, the remaining members of Manic Street Preachers still paid 25% royalties into an account in his name. Richey Edwards (often referred to during his years with Manic Street Preachers as Richey James) was born and raised in Blackwood, Caerphilly, Wales. He has one younger sister, Rachel, who was born in 1969. Edwards
The Dirty 9s the programme included Jim Lockhart from the Irish band, "Horslips". The band used the prize money received from the competition to make their debut album, "Stop Screaming Start Dreaming". The Dirty 9s commissioned experienced record producer Greg Haver to produce their debut album. Producer, Greg Haver has worked with bands and musicians such as Super Furry Animals, Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia and Lost Prophets. The album was recorded in two weeks at the Nutshed Studio in Clara, County Offaly in late September 2008. Stop Screaming Start Dreaming was released on 12 March 2010. A live favourite for a number of