Richey Edwards
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| Born | Richard James Edwards 22 December 1967 Blackwood, Caerphilly, Wales |
| Disappeared | 1 February 1995 (aged 27) Cardiff, Wales |
| Status | Missing for 30 years, 4 months and 16 days Declared dead in absentia 24 November 2008 (aged 40) |
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| Years active | 1989–1995 |
| Formerly of | Manic Street Preachers |
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Richard James Edwards (22 December 1967 – disappeared 1 February 1995, declared dead 24 November 2008), also known as Richey James or Richey Manic, 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 that, combined with an enigmatic and eloquent character, has assured him cult status, and he has been cited as a leading lyricist of his generation.
Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. On 24 November 2008, he was legally declared dead "on or since" 1 February 1995. The ninth Manic Street Preachers album, Journal for Plague Lovers, released on 18 May 2009, is composed entirely of songs with lyrics left by Edwards. As of 2005, the remaining members of Manic Street Preachers were still paying 25% royalties into an account in his name.