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Richard H. Kirk

English electronic / industrial musician

From: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Active: 1956–2021
Releases: 23

electronic
industrial
ambient techno
electro
electro-industrial
electronica
minimal synth
techno

About

Richard Harold Kirk (21 March 1956 – 21 September 2021) was an English composer, musician and producer. He is best known for his work in electronic music, and for co-founding the influential music group Cabaret Voltaire in 1973 with Chris Watson and Stephen Mallinder.

Outside of Cabaret Voltaire, he was part of bands such as Sweet Exorcist and Acid Horse, and collaborated with bands and artists such as Peter Hope and Kora.
As a solo artist, Kirk released music under his own name as well as under dozens of aliases. His prolific solo work explored various genres, including dub, techno, ambient, electro, industrial and acid house.

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