Skunk Anansie's drummer Mark Richardson on trust, gratitude and having music at the core

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Wednesday, 23 July 2025 - 8 minutes

Mark Richardson, drummer of the iconic British band Skunk Anansie, took a few minutes backstage at Paleo Festival to chat to WRS' Katt Cullen. On the recent release of their powerful new album "The Painful Truth" early this year, Mark explained how it had been essential for them to find a producer that would push their boundaries. They found the right person, but it required a lot of trust.

With the band now in their 31st year, Katt began by asking Mark what made Skunk Anansie break through in the 90s - and whether that same energy and message still drive their success today.

Here’s Mark Richardson…

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Katt Cullen (@_kattcullen)

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