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
Indian Summer (Manic Street Preachers song) Indian Summer (Manic Street Preachers song) "Indian Summer" is a song by Manic Street Preachers and was the fourth single released from their eighth studio album "Send Away the Tigers". It peaked on number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. Nicky Wire mentioned around the time of Autumnsong's release, that "Indian Summer" was a strong candidate for the third single from the album, but was pushed back in favour of "Autumnsong". On August 1, 2007, the official Manics' website reported that the band would soon be heading to studio in order to record b-sides for the single's release. In an