Biography

Richard Hawley was born on January 17, 1967 in Sheffield, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for V for Vendetta (2005), 47 Meters Down (2017) and Dead Man's Shoes (2004).

His favorite songs are "Telegram Sam" by T Rex, "If I Were A Carpenter" by Tim Hardin, "Alone Again Or" by Love, "Walkin' To New Orleans" by Fats Domino, "Ashes To Ashes" by David Bowie, "At Last" by Etta James, "Teardrop" by Santo & Johnny, "My Perfect Cousin" by The Undertones, "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed and "Train Kept A Rollin'" by Johnny Burnette. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").

When I heard Will [Will Sergeant] play the solo from The Killing Moon, that was a light-bulb moment. His creativity with the kind of atmosphere possible in a song is unbelievable. He should be added to all the lists of the great guitar players, he's influenced so many, but his influence is never acknowledged.

The way he played was unique. He'd rarely bend notes, and when he did it was very specific. Listen to masterpieces like Candy Says and Pale Blue Eyes - only Sterling [Sterling Morrison] could have that touch, so gentle. Like a hawk waiting to pounce, there seems this great tension to what he's doing.