Richard Edson

Richard Edson (born January 1, 1954) is an American actor, drummer, trumpeter, writer, photographer, and filmmaker. From 1981 to 1982, he was <a href="/c/books/credit/187451/Sonic-Youth/">Sonic Youth</a>'s original drummer and played drums for Konk at the same time. After the release of Sonic Youth's self-titled debut album, Edson left the band to play with Konk full-time. Edson also played trumpet with San Francisco band The Offs on the group's eponymous 1984 album.