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Richard Strange
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Richard Strange is a British musician, actor and writer who founded the Doctors of Madness in 1975. The band combined theatrical performance with rock music in the years between glam and punk, after which he recorded as a solo artist.
His screen work includes Mona Lisa, Batman, Gangs of New York and Mister Lonely. He also performed in The Black Rider, the stage work associated with Tom Waits, William S. Burroughs and Robert Wilson, during its 2004–07 productions. His career has moved between records, theatre and film, retaining the interest in dramatic character and performance established with the Doctors of Madness.
Reviewed 2026-09-07Selected sources
- Bozas — Richard StrangeDoctors of Madness, screen roles and The Black Rider.
- AllMusic — Richard StrangeSolo recording career and band context.