Question: who went missing from the manic street preachers
Answer: Richey Edwards Edwards performing in 1993 Richard James Edwards ( 1967 - 12 - 22 ) 22 December 1967 Blackwood , Caerphilly , Wales Disappeared 1 February 1995 ( aged 27 ) Cardiff , Wales Status Missing for 22 years , 9 months and 13 days Nationality Welsh Other names Richey James Richey Manic Occupation Musician lyricist songwriter Years active 1989 -- 1995 Musical career Genres Punk rock alternative rock hard rock glam punk Instruments Guitar piano vocals Labels Columbia Associated acts Manic Street Preachers