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Classic Alternative - Episode #225: Devolve

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. 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 — Mute (@MuteUK) September 21, 2021 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

Classic Alternative - Episode #224: A Wretched Display

Classic Alternative - Episode #223: The Agony Of Defeat

Classic Alternative - Episode #222: Expulsion

Classic Alternative - Episode #221: Belfry

According to several  reports , Olli Wisdom, of the band Specimen has died. Wisdom (aka Oliver John Wisdom) was the singer/leader of Specimen and was the co-founder of The Batcave. The Batcave was a weekly goth night held at Gargoyle Club in London from 1982 to 1986 and was attended by many influential artists including Robert Smith, Siouxsie Sioux, Steve Severin, Peter Murphy, Nick Cave, The Southern Death Cult, Marc Almond, Alien Sex Fiend, Virgin Prunes, and more. Wisdom co-founded the night along with Specimen guitarist Jon Klein, and Specimen was the Batcave's house band. Besides his work with The Batcave and Specimen, Wisdom was also was heavily involved in the psych/trance scene and played parties around the world. Wisdom died at his home in London. The cause of death has not been announced. He was 63 years old. R.I.P.