Episode 12 - The disappearance of Richey Edwards
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Y0Y
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**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of mental health, self-harm and suicide. If you are struggling, please visit Mind who have tons of help with mental health. Please also visit Missing People to learn more about searching for people who have disappeared.
In 1995, the Manic Street Preachers were planning to embark on a tour of the USA to promote their critically acclaimed and unrelentingly bleak third album, the Holy Bible. As lead singer James Dean Bradfield prepared to fly to America to do a press tour, the band's lyricist and rhythm guitarist, Richey Edwards, checked out of their hotel to never be seen by the band or his family again.
What happened to Richey, and what led to a moment that has ascended into the folklore of rock and roll? In this bumper season finale, Matt and AJ are joined by Manics aficionado Shelli Le Fay to discuss the rock star's disappearance.
Y0Y is created by Matt Hartless and AJ Hill. The theme tune is written and recorded by Matt Hartless. The episode art is created by AJ Hill and the Y0Y logo is created by Shelli Le Fay. All copyright belongs to the creators.
Sources and further reading:
Chronology of Richey's disappearance: http://www.richeyedwards.net/chronology.html
Symptoms of Asperger's syndrome: https://www.everydayhealth.com/aspergers/what-are-signs-symptoms-disorder/
Withdrawn Traces by Sara Hawys Roberts: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1111795/withdrawn-traces/9780753545348.html
No Manifesto documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4268850/
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