{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ef0e26c2e7e6351d90474b7/5f6f89480b96be4c3a5843d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mark Richardson (Skunk Anansie / Feeder / Little Angels) #8","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ef0e26c2e7e6351d90474b7/1601145102734-702bde2c5ae1628fd26bc3ba0ab7a07c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Become a Patron via<strong> Patreon</strong> <a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/</strong></a><strong> </strong>for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at <a href=\"http://www.motorhead-beer.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.motorhead-beer.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for checking out episode 8 of&nbsp;<strong>Drum For The Song</strong>&nbsp;podcast featuring&nbsp;<strong>Mark Richardson</strong> from the fantastic English rock band <strong>Skunk Anansie</strong>. Mark also played drums in <strong>Little Angels</strong> and <strong>Feeder</strong>!</p><p><br></p><p>During the conversation, Mark reveals some of the ups and downs with <strong>Skunk Anansie</strong> including his problems with addiction, finding sobriety and how he's now involved in a charity to help other people suffering from addiction within the music industry - <strong>www.musicsupport.org</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Mark also reveals some of his career highlights which include headlining <strong>Glastonbury Festival</strong> and performing at <strong>Nelson Mandella</strong>'s 80th birthday party! He also describes what it was like joining <strong>Feeder</strong> after the tragic death of their drummer <strong>Jon Lee</strong>. He's a hard hitting drummer so has some injury avoiding advice for other drummers and also describes how he always drums for the song!</p><p><br></p><p>I hope you enjoy, please subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.</p><p><br></p><p>I'd like to give a special thanks to my&nbsp;<strong>top-tier Patreons&nbsp;</strong>for their extended support<strong>.&nbsp;</strong>Cheers to<strong>&nbsp;Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly &amp; Dan Hurst&nbsp;</strong>&amp;<strong>&nbsp;Gareth Richards</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support me by sending a small, one-off donation via the Acast support feature -&nbsp;<a href=\"http://supporter.acast.com/drum-for-the-song\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://supporter.acast.com/drum-for-the-song</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Any donations, no matter how big or small will be massively appreciated and will help me to continue making these podcasts during these tough times.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also search social media for '<strong>DrumForTheSong</strong>' to keep in touch. I would appreciate any feedback so I can continue to improve future episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram @DrumForTheSong</p><p>Twitter @DrumForTheSong</p><p>Facebook - Drum For The Song Official Facebook Group</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"www.drumforthesong.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.drumforthesong.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Dane Campbell"}