Rikk Agnew

Rikk Agnew
Agnew at SubMission, with the Gitane Demone quartet, in 2015
Born
Richard Francis Agnew, Jr.

(1958-12-09) December 9, 1958
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1978–present
Children1
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • bass guitar
  • keyboards
Labels
Formerly of

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. During his years with the Adolescents, Agnew became known as one of the best guitarists in the Southern California hardcore punk scene.

Agnew has also pursued a solo career and released his debut studio album, All by Myself, in 1982. He has since released two more solo albums, Emotional Vomit in 1990 and Turtle in 1992.