Richard Harold Kirk | |
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 Richard H. Kirk performing as DJ at Music for Real Airports event in Sheffield (2010) | |
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| Also known as | Electronic Eye, Sandoz, Trafficante |
| Born | 21 March 1956 |
| Origin | Sheffield, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 21 September 2021 (aged 65)[1] |
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| Years active | 1973–2021 |
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Richard Harold Kirk (21 March 1956 – 21 September 2021)[1] was an English composer, musician and producer. Kirk is best known for his work in electronic music, and for co-founding the influential music group Cabaret Voltaire in 1973.[2][3] As a solo artist, Kirk released music under his own name as well as under more than 30 aliases. He also collaborated with other artists in a range of groups such as Sweet Exorcist and Acid Horse.
- ^ a b Smith, Steve (2 October 2021). "Richard H. Kirk, Post-Punk Pioneer of Industrial Music, Dies at 65". NY Times. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ "Cabaret Voltaire's Richard H Kirk dies aged 65". BBC News. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Smith, Steve (2 October 2021). "Richard H. Kirk, Post-Punk Pioneer of Industrial Music, Dies at 65". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 12 May 2022.