Kirk Richards Guitarist/vocalist
Kirk passed away on March 21, 2024. RIP 11/28/1957 - 3/21/2024
Kirk's daughter Hope has put together "A Celebration of Life" to be held on June 30, 2024 at Studio 113.
You can visit Studio 113 here: www.facebook.com/davestudio113
I first met Kirk in Cutler Ridge, Florida in 1977 at a party we (AXIS) were playing at.
I later learned that Kirk was at our show to steal our Bass player Coby Smith.
Kirk is a very good player that knows a ton of cover songs. He also has many originals.
I believe this was his last band? Yasgars Farm
Kirk is show showcased in these videos: Kirk at the Beach Pub, Are you Experienced
I played in 4 bands with him. Raw Dogs, RPM, 7 Heaven, Guest Star
1978?
The band Raw Dogs
Kirk gave me this recording in 1986. This was a 2 sided 45 RPM of his 2 originals.
Side A - Florida Way • Side B - Sheet Steele.
Kirk & MJM / Megans Bay St / Thomas, Virgin Island 1981. The band RPM
7 Heaven 1987
Kirk arrives at practice and on time as usual.
Kirk's business card circa early 1980's.
7 Heaven Durty Harry's / Key West Florida 1987
Alex McGhee & Kirk on stage. Visit Alex www.27birdsband.com
Kirk w/ Lyle (R) as the bassist of Juliet (far right) looks on.
MJM & Juliet's drummer & Kirk
JW's Club / Ft. Lauderdale Florida 1987. Alex & Kirk
Load out (L - R) Kirk, Alex McGhee & Lyle Lingle
Kirk & MJM
7 Heaven Version 2 • 36 West Bar / Miami, Florida 1988.
(L - R) Danny Howe, Alex, Lyle, MJM & Kirk
7 Heaven Version 5
36 West, Miami Florida 1988
(L - R) Jules, Paul Howards, Alex, Suzanne Fisher, Lyle, Kirk & MJM.
7 Heaven 36 West, Miami Florida 1988
Kirk & Lyle with my younger brother Chris doing Kirk's Birthday ritual.
If it's your birthday you put on the mask, raise the sword and dance around the stage. 36 West 10/88.
Kirk & birthday boy Chris
Lyle, Chris, Kirk, Suzanne, Paul & Alex
Kirk minds his business as 7 Heaven member Paul flashes photog MJM. Halloween 1988.
Kirk with girlfriend Lynn
I almost always had my Nikon with me. Kirk didn't like me taking photos while I was playing.
1988 Promo Shots
1987 Promo shots
The Mr. Print • 7 Heaven band rehearsals / Homestead, Florida 1988.
Lyle was always habitually late.We used to call him "The Late Lyle Lingle".
Suzanne, Lyle & Kirk.
We all did this thing (I'm pretty sure Lyle started it) where we pulled down someone's shorts when they weren't paying attention.
A pissed off Alex gets in Kirk's face (L) for the "no one is immune shorts pull down".
This one happened in front of Suzanne.
Alex with his shorts down.
Sloppy Joes / Key West, Florida 1988 (L -R) Lyle , Paul , Alex & Kirk
Eventually we were faced with an ultimatum from Kirk. He said "It's Alex or me". We chose Alex.
This was the end of Kirk in 7 Heaven. I saw Kirk many times over the next few years. Going to his gigs many times. He eventually moved to Bonita Springs & I lost lost contact with him.
This is the last photo of Kirk that I been sent from 2012.
Photo: Gary Carver
February 2024. Kirk is physically is not doing well and is no longer able to play or perform.
Kirk Passed away on March 21, 2024. RIP 11/28/1957 - 3/21/2024