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Underground Lovers’ drummer Richard Andrew dies at 58

Harry October 30, 2024

Richard Andrew, drummer of the award-winning Australian band Underground LoversHe died on Wednesday, October 30. He was 58 years old.

The news of Andrews’ passing was shared by both his family and bandmates, who both took to social media to confirm the news. Andrews had taken to social media just a week earlier. uncover He had been diagnosed with stage IV metastatic lung cancer.

“Our beautiful Richard John Andrew died at approximately 5.25am this morning,” the musician’s family wrote. “His death, as in life, was epic. His wife Nicolette left this world face to face while singing The Flaming Lips’ song ‘Do You Realize’. “We are all heartbroken, but relieved that our sweet prince is finally free.”

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“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard John Andrew, a stunningly beautiful force of nature,” said Underground Lovers. echoed on social media. “We are numb with pain and sadness. This morning he slept peacefully at home with his wife Nicolette.”

Andrew first rose to fame in 1988 as a member of Underground Lovers. He joined the band as a drummer shortly before they changed their name to the first GBVB, after founding members Glenn Bennie and Vincent Giarrusso.

During his first tenure with the band, Andrew was on hand to share in their only ARIA Award, won for Best New Talent in 1992, and performed on three of the band’s studio albums, including 1994’s. GhostIt peaked at #55 on the national charts.

Leaving ahead of the group after release GhostAndrew has performed with a number of different bands across Australia including Kinderland, Red Textas, Registered Nurse and others.

Although Underground Lovers would initially disband in 2002, Andrew participated in their 2009 reunion and performed on albums such as the 2013 one. Weekendof 2017 I’m Looking At You I’m Looking At MeAnd 2019s Left Turn.

In a social media post last week announcing his diagnosis, Andrew shared a dictated message that he would soon pass away.

“I’ve come to terms completely with what the future will be, but I’m in the process of knowing that the future is probably pretty limited and getting ready to burst this mortal coil and head back to the trees,” he wrote. “I cannot overstate enough what an honor and privilege it has been to have known you for the last 58 years and to have lived the most incredible, incredible life.”