Inaugurated in September 2024 during Freddie Celebration Days, the bust of David Richards, sound engineer and owner of the famous Mountain Studios in Montreux, was recently installed in the gardens of the Casino.
This achievement will now enable visitors and music fans to discover the story of David Richards, highlighting his importance to Montreux's musical and cultural heritage.
Indeed, thanks to his remarkable work not only with the British band Queen, for whom he worked on their six studio albums in Montreux, but also with renowned artists such as David Bowie and Nile Rodgers, as well as his significant contribution to the Montreux Jazz Festival, David Richards has left an indelible mark on the history of music. For 38 years, he recorded the Montreux Jazz Festival concerts, enriching the collection of audio archives that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.
Through his talent and dedication, Richards left his mark on the history of music on the international stage.
This project was realised by the Montreux Celebration association, with the generous support of the "Fondation Casino Barrière de Montreux" and the "Fondation pour l'équipement touristique de la ville de Montreux" (FET).
