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Rikk Agnew
American musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Francis "Rikk" Agnew Jr. (born December 9, 1958) is an American musician with a career spanning more than 40 years. A multi-instrumentalist, he has previously been a member of some of the most influential bands of the Orange County hardcore punk genre, as well as the influential deathrock band Christian Death.[1] During his years with the Adolescents, Agnew became known as one of the best guitarists in the Southern California hardcore punk scene.[2]
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![]() Agnew at SubMission, with the Gitane Demone quartet, in 2015 | |
Born | Richard Francis Agnew, Jr. (1958-12-09) December 9, 1958 (age 65) Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1978–present |
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Agnew has also pursued a solo career and released his debut studio album, All by Myself, in 1982. He ha since released two more solo albums, Emotional Vomit in 1990 and Turtle in 1992.[3]