Richey Edwards' Sister Believes Guitarist Is Still Alive
Thursday, 08 July 2010
Written by Jon Stickler
Rachel Elias, sister of missing Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards, still believes that the guitarist may be alive.
Richey Edwards (far right in pic) went missing 15 years ago, just before the band were to hit the road stateside for their 1995 American tour. The guitarist’s car was found two weeks later at a well-known suicide spot near the old Severn Bridge near Bristol, with Edwards not being seen since.
Richey Edwards was officially presumed dead in 2008, despite the continuing regular reports of sightings around the world. Now, Richey’s sister Rachel has spoken to The Sun newspaper revealing that she still clings to hope of her brother still being alive. “All I know is he wouldn't have meant to leave this dark cloud hanging over anyone. Some days I feel a residue of hope that he may still be alive."
Continuing, Edwards’ sister went on to reveal that she regularly checks with coroners to see if unidentified bodies might be that of her brother. "Each time I'd stand with my heart in my mouth, but it never ended up him. I never dreamt that when Richey disappeared in 1995 I'd still be waiting here today."
Manic Street Preachers have gone from strength to strength since the disappearance of Richey Edwards. Despite a drastic change in their sound after the guitarist went AWOL, the band have still managed to keep a massive fanbase as well as sell millions of records worldwide.
The Manics recently announced details of the release of their 10th studio album ‘Postcards From a Young Man’ as well as a hefty UK tour later this year.
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
We don't run any advertising! Our editorial content is solely funded by lovely people like yourself using Stereoboard's listings when buying tickets for live events. To keep supporting us, next time you're looking for concert, festival, sport or theatre tickets, please search for "Stereoboard". It costs you nothing, you may find a better price than the usual outlets, and save yourself from waiting in an endless queue on Friday mornings as we list ALL available sellers!
