R.I.P. - Richard Darbyshire | March 8, 1969 - November 10, 2025 | British Pop Singer

Living in a Box was a British pop band active in the 1980s. The band consisted of singer and guitarist Richard Darbyshire (born March 8, 1960, in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died November 10, 2025), keyboardist Marcus Vere (born January 29, 1962), and drummer Anthony "Tich" Critchlow (born March 1, 1960).

Living in a Box was founded in Sheffield in 1985 by Richard Darbyshire, Marcus Vere, and Anthony Critchlow. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1987 and reached number 25 on the UK charts.

Their first single, "Living in a Box," became their biggest hit. Produced by Richard James Burgess, the song reached the top of the charts in many European countries and the USA, including number four in Germany.
In 1989, the band released their second album, *Gatecrashing*, which included two more UK Top Ten hits: "Blow the House Down" and "Room in Your Heart." Brian May was featured on the album. He participated as a guest musician.

Creative differences led to the group's dissolution in 1990, before their planned third album could be released.

Lead singer Richard Darbyshire continued his career as a solo artist and songwriter. Among other things, he wrote the hit "Credo" for Jennifer Rush and several songs for Lisa Stansfield. His solo albums, *How Many Angels* and *Love Will Provide*, were released in 1994 and 1999, respectively.

In 2013, Vodafone used the song "Living in a Box" in its television commercial.

Living In A Box - Living In A Box

Living In A box - Blow The House Down

Living in a Box - Room In Your Heart