Eddie Richardson Eddie Richardson,South London,gangland,boss,brother,Charlie,1960's,painting,exhibitions,criminal Eddie Richardson and his brother Charlie became infamous for their criminal activities in South London in the 1960's and 70's. Eddie served 23 years in prison. Eddie learnt to paint during his second stretch and turned his life around. He now paints for the love of it and packs out venues where guests ask him questions about his life and times.