Richard Torry was discovered at art school by Vivienne Westwood in the early 80s. After a hugely successful career in the 80s and early 90s, Richard abandoned fashion for his first love, music. He formed Un Homme Et Une Femme with Louise Prey (now in Ping Pong Bitches), before teaming up with Leigh Bowery to form Minty.

Nowadays Richard records under his own name or as Menthol. He also DJs at London clubs Kash Point, Siren Suite and on Resonance FM.