It came as a great shock to hear of' Richard Kirk's death this morning. I worked with Richard and Mal when they operated as Cabaret Voltaire in the '80s, playing guitar on one of their albums and appearing in their video for the track 'Here To Go.' I remember Richard also visited me at Haddlesey House back then. Richard was around seven years younger than me, far too young to leave us. I'm terribly saddened by the news as I liked Richard a lot and got on well with him.
It's awful to keep on reporting such talented musician's deaths, there have been so many over the last few years, several of whom I've known personally. It's depressing and troubling. Richard was a true artist with a particular vision, it's hard to believe he's gone. I wish his spirit Godspeed through bright realms...
Oh, no! Just saw this. Next to Bill and Robert Fripp, the Cabs were one of my favs. Saw them in L.A.