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Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65
Richard Darbyshire was the lead singer of the British band Living In A Box, known for top UK hits and later mentoring young artists in London.
- His family confirmed on Tuesday that Richard Darbyshire had died on Monday, with relatives telling the BBC, 'We are all very sad but his memory and songs will live on.'
- Their debut single provided the group with its name and commercial breakthrough, with Richard Darbyshire joining as singer and guitarist in 1985.
- After leaving the band, Darbyshire pursued solo work and collaborations, releasing How Many Angels and working with Lisa Stansfield after departing amid creative disagreements.
- Tributes have begun to pour in across the music industry and fans, celebrating his unmistakable vocals and synth-driven sound; Marcus Vere and Anthony 'Tich' Critchlow recalled, `He was happiest in the studio, guitar in hand, working on the next song.`
- He had been due to join his former bandmates at Butlin's Skegness on November 22 and later ran songwriting workshops in London to mentor young artists.
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