W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, was formed in February 4, 1982. The group originally consisted of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Blackie Lawless (real name Steven Duren), lead guitarist William "Randy" Piper, bassist Rik Fox (real name Richard Suligowski) and drummer Tony Richards.

W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982, emerging from the early Los Angeles heavy metal scene. They became known for their shock rock -themed image, lyrics, and live performances.

Tony Richards (born Anthony Richard Orlando), is an American musician and drummer. He was the original drummer of shock metal band W.A.S.P. from 1982 until 1984.

Tony Richards is an American musician who was the original drummer of classic heavy metal band W.A.S.P. from 1982 until 1984. Richards played for various bands in his early career before relocating to the Los Angeles area from Phoenix, AZ in 1980.

Nov 4, 2023 · In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless paid tribute to the band's former drummer Steve Riley, who died on October 24 after battling a severe...

Oct 28, 2023 · W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to the band's former drummer Steve Riley, who died on Tuesday (October 24) after battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks....

Oct 27, 2023 · Steve Riley, formerly the drummer with WASP and LA Guns, has died, aged 67. The glam rock website Metal Sludge broke the news of the drummer's death yesterday, writing "According to a source close to the [LA Guns] camp, Riley passed away yesterday (October 26) after he had been suffering various health issues which landed him in the hospital in ...

Aug 17, 2022 · Tony Richards got his first break playing drums in the band Dante Fox with Mark Kendall and Jack Russell, which would later turn into Great White. Blackie Lawless recruited Richards who played on the debut self-titled W.A.S.P. album.

Oct 27, 2023 · Riley was the drummer for W.A.S.P. on the band's second and third albums — 1985's "The Last Command" and 1986's "Inside The Electric Circus" — and world tours from 1984 to 1987. After leaving...

Oct 27, 2023 · Former W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley has died. He was 67.s Riley's family issued an exclusive statement to Blabbermouth confirming the musician's passing.