Andy Richards' 80:10 (Pt 1) (The Early Years, Frankie Goes To

Andy Richards' 80:10 (Pt 1) (The Early Years, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Trevor Horn, Peter Collins)

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A great guy, a wonderful chat and a borderline genius of the keyboard, Andy Richards played on seven number ones of the 80s and loads more hits besides (as I attempt to define throughout the conversation). 1. THE EARLY YEARS (PRE-1980-83)Andy’s background in music culminating in him reaching the studio,And how working on jingles set him up for 80s chart success (cf Relax).2. FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD (1983-86)Andy sprinkles his magic synth-dust all over Relax for Trevor Horn as well as w...

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