Richie Edwards
Background information
Also known as	Wamma
Born	September 25, 1974 (1974-09-25) (age 35)
Genres	Hard rock, Glam metal, Heavy metal, Glam rock
Occupations	Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Bassist, Guitarist
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Atlantic Records Must Destroy
Associated acts	Stone Gods The Darkness Onion Trump
Website	The Official The Darkness Website
Notable instruments
Gibson Explorer Gibson Les Paul

Richie Edwards (known locally as Wamma) was born on 25 September 1974, in Lichfield, England. Richie is the former bassist of the British hard rock band The Darkness and the guitarist/vocalist of their successor band Stone Gods. He was confirmed as a member on 13 June 2005 replacing Frankie Poullain on bass. When The Darkness disbanded following Justin Hawkins' departure Edwards switched to lead vocals with Toby McFarlaine taking over on bass with original Darkness members Ed Graham and Dan Hawkins completing the new line up who will be recording and releasing a new album under the new name The 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.

[edit] Equipment

For playing live with Stone Gods Richie uses Gibson Explorer and Gibson Les Paul Guitars into a Diezel VH4 Amplifier with Marshall 1960 Vintage Cabinets. For the song Magdalene St. he uses a Martin acoustic guitar.He has been seen with Gibson Explorers such as a white one and a black one. He has been seen with Gibson Les Pauls with sunburst finishes.

[edit] See also

• Justin Hawkins
• Dan Hawkins
• Ed Graham

[edit] External links

• The Official The Darkness Website
• FlamingWhopper.com, UK-Based Fan Site for The Darkness, Stone Gods, Hot Leg & British Whale (Est. 2005)

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