Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Richard Swift RIP


The terrible news broke just minutes ago that Richard Swift has succumbed to the previously reported life threatening condition from which he has been suffering. He was 41 years of age. The world has lost a uniquely gifted singer, songwriter and producer.

Richard Swift - Broken Finger Blues
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3 comments:

Charity Chic said...

Sad news Swede
Not a name I’m familiar with but 41 is far too young

3 July 2018 at 18:37
The Swede said...

Indeed it is CC. If you have anything by The Shins, The Black Keys, Kevin Morby, Tahiti 80, Tennis, Foxygen or Damien Jurado in your collection, there's a good chance that it'll have Richard's fingerprints all over it.

3 July 2018 at 19:02
Rol said...

Very sad. I listened to The Novelist again the other night following your previous post. Some great songs on there.

4 July 2018 at 21:48

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