- Richie Edwards
Name = Richie Edwards
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Background = solo_singer
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Alias = Wamma
Born = birth date and age|1974|9|25
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Instrument =Vocals ,Guitar , Bass
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Genre =Hard rock ,Glam metal ,Heavy metal ,Glam rock
Occupation =Musician ,Singer ,Songwriter ,Bassist ,Guitarist
Years_active = 2005–present
Label =Atlantic Records Must Destroy
Associated_acts =Stone Gods The Darkness Onion Trump
URL = [http://www.thedarknessrock.com The Official "The Darkness" Website]
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Notable_instruments =Richie Edwards (known locally as Wamma) was born on
25 September ,1974 , inLichfield ,England . Richie is the formerbassist of the Britishhard rock bandThe Darkness and the guitarist/vocalist of their successor bandStone Gods . He was confirmed as a member on13 June ,2005 replacingFrankie Poullain on bass. WhenThe Darkness disbanded followingJustin Hawkins ' departure Edwards switched to lead vocals withToby McFarlaine taking over on bass with original Darkness membersEd Graham and Dan Hawkins completing the new line up who will be recording and releasing a new album under the new nameThe Stone Gods .Richie grew up in Lichfield and was a member of bands at Netherstowe School. Subsequently, on leaving school he was employed in S&J Music, a local music shop on Bird Street and was involved in other local bands, including Gloy, who almost secured a recording deal themselves. This work ultimately lead to London and becoming a
guitar technician .Before joining
The Darkness Richie Edwards worked for nearly two years as a guitar technician for the band. He was also a member of the band Onion Trump.For playing live with
Stone Gods Richie usesGibson Explorer andGibson Les Paul Guitars into aDiezel VH4 Amplifier with Marshall 1960 Vintage Cabinetsee also
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Justin Hawkins
* Dan Hawkins
*Ed Graham External links
* [http://www.thedarknessrock.com The Official "The Darkness" Website]
The Darkness
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