Richard H. Kirk, a leading figure in industrial and electronic music best known for his influential work with Cabaret Voltaire, has died. His label, Mute, confirmed the news, giving no cause of death.

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In five decades of key-bashing and knob-twisting, Richard H. Kirk has remained at the vanguard of electronic music, first as part of the incalculably influential post-punk outfit Cabaret Voltaire, and ...

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Richard H. Kirk, founding member of industrial icons Cabaret Voltaire, has died at age 65. His label, Mute Records, wrote in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we confirm our great and dear ...

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Richard H. Kirk, co-founder of the pioneering UK industrial group Cabaret Voltaire, has died. News of Kirk’s death comes from Cabaret Voltaire’s publicist, and no cause of death has been reported.