Richard H. Kirk (1956–2021) was an innovative British musician and producer best known as a founding member of Cabaret Voltaire, a pioneering force in industrial, electronic, and experimental music. Blending avant-garde sound design with post-punk energy, Kirk shaped the evolution of electronic culture from the late 1970s onward. His solo work explored techno, ambient, and dub landscapes under various aliases, continually pushing creative boundaries. Revered for his uncompromising vision, Kirk’s legacy endures as a cornerstone of electronic and experimental sound.