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
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