Richard Hell
Born: 1949-10-02
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
Biography
Richard Lester Meyers, better known by his stage name Richard Hell, is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitarist and writer. Richard Hell was an innovator of punk music and fashion. He was one of the first to spike his hair and wear torn, cut and drawn-on shirts, often held together with safety pins.
Known For
Desperately Seeking Susan
Punk Revolution NYC
Smithereens
Ramones: We're Outta Here!
Oil City Confidential
Punking Out
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
No Picnic
The Blank Generation
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
Top Movie Credits
Desperately Seeking Susan
Bruce Meeker
Punk Revolution NYC
Himself
Smithereens
Eric
Punking Out
Himself
No Picnic
Irate Tenant
The Blank Generation
Self