Richard “Richie Cip” Cipriano, the first bassist of the Queens hardcore institution, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is handling a fundraiser to support him.
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Richard “Richie Cip” Cipriano, the first bassist of the Queens hardcore institution, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is handling a fundraiser to support him.
The guitarist says the New York hardcore band is still working out how to move forward after Lou Koller’s death.
The frontman who helped define New York hardcore through four decades of relentless touring has died following a battle with cancer.
