Sunday, September 26, 2021
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Richard H. Kirk, R.I.P.
Musical genius Richard H. Kirk has died.
Kirk was best known for his grounding breaking wizardy in Cabaret Voltaire and was a massive influence on post-punk, electronic, and industrial music.
Details surrounding Kirk's death have not been announced. He was 65 years old.
It is with great sadness that we confirm our great & dear friend, Richard H. Kirk has passed away.
— Mute (@MuteUK) September 21, 2021
Richard was a towering creative genius who led a singular & driven path throughout his life & musical career.
We will miss him so much.
We ask that his family are given space. pic.twitter.com/Ok8u3dNx3T
They helped us enormously after Ian passed away when we collaborated with them for the first time in a studio without Ian. Richard will be sorely missed, he left his mark in music innovation and experimentation. 2/2
— New Order (@neworder) September 21, 2021