Sad news: Glam Metal drumming legend Tony Richards, who rose to fame as a founding member of W.A.S.P., has died. He was 69 years old. The news was shared on the official W.A.S.P. social media accounts. Originally becoming known in the Phoenix music scene in the seventies, then relocated to Hollywood, playing in the famed clubs on the Sunset Strip. Joining the band Dante Fox (later Great White), Richards joined Blackie Lawless in forming W.A.S.P.’s first lineup and played with the group from 1982 to 1984. Richards played on the band’s acclaimed and controversial self-titled debut, which drew ire from the PMRC and Tipper Gore. Later, before leaving the band, Richards appeared in the cult horror film Dungeonmaster with his bandmates. In later times, he played with DellaVella along with Carl Della Vella. Read a statement from Blackie Lawless below about Tony RIP. Continue reading →